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Simplicity is natures first step, and the last of art.

Walk boldly and wisely. ... There is a hand above that will help you on.

Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth.

Kindness is wisdom.

The sole equality on earth is death.

We live in deeds not years In thoughts not breaths In feelings not figures on a dial. We should coun...

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There is no disappointment we endure one-half so great as what we are to ourselves.

Imagination is the air of mind.

We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives,Who thinks most, feels noblest, acts the best.

Festus: A Poem

Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.

Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade.

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Philip James Bailey

Poet

Born: 1816-04-22

Died: 1902-09-06

Philip James Bailey (22 April 1816 – 6 September 1902) was an English poet, most famous as the author of Festus.More