Quote#God & Faith
The keen spirit
Quote byHannah More · 1745–1833
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Daniel.
English (original)
The keen spirit Seizes the prompt occasion, makes the thought Start into instant action, and at once Plans and performs, resolves and executes!
— Hannah More
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