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With equal sweetness the commissioned hours

Quote byMargaret Fuller · 1810–1850

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Thankful and the Thankless.

English (original)

With equal sweetness the commissioned hours Shed light and dew upon both weeds and flowers. The weeds unthankful raise their vile heads high, Flaunting back insult to the gracious sky; While the dear flowers, wht fond humility, Uplift the eyelids of a starry eye In speechless homage, and, from grateful hearts, Perfume that homage all around imparts.

— Margaret Fuller

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