The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained in sudden flight but, they while their companions slept, they were toiling upwards in the night.
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About Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a 19th-century American poet and educator. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator. His original works include the poems "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action
- Work — The value of effort, discipline, and meaningful labour