Quote#Freedom
In all climes we pitch out tents
Quote byRichard Hovey · 1864–1900
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Wander-lovers..
English (original)
In all climes we pitch out tents, Cronies of the elements, With the secret lords of birth Intimate and free.
— Richard Hovey
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Nor love they least Who strike with right good will To vanquish ill And fight God’s battle upward from the beast.
The people blossoms armies and puts forth The splendid summer of its noiseless might.
Who would not rather founder in the fight Than not have known the glory of the fray?
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