"Earth laughs in flowers to see her..." - Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Earth laughs in flowers to see her boastful boys Earth-proud, proud of the earth which is not theirs; Who steer the plough, but cannot steer their feet Clear of the grave.
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