Quote#World
How full and rich a world
Quote byIsrael Zangwill · 1864–1926
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Poem: Blind Children.
English (original)
How full and rich a world Theirs to inhabit is— Sweet scent of grass and bloom, Playmates’ glad symphony, Cool touch of western wind, Sunshine’s divine caress. How should they know or feel They are in darkness? But, oh, the miracle! If a Redeemer came, Laid finger on their eyes— One touch and what a world, New-born in loveliness!
— Israel Zangwill
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