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Esaias Tegner

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Esaias Tegner was a Swedish writer celebrated for his poetry and prose, recognized for his contributions to Swedish literature. Born on November 13, 1782, he is a key figure in the Romantic movement in Swedish literature. Tegner passed away on November 2, 1846.

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“A sense of justice is a noble fancy.”

Justice Noble Fancy

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“In Phebus realm, in knowledge as in verse,All things are clear, the sun of Phoebus clear,Clear was his crystal, the Kastalian.What you cannot clearly say, you don't know:To tongue of man his thought brings word:What's said obscurely is what's thought obscurely.”

Knows Men Said Sun Clear All Things Tongue Realms Verses Crystals

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“A dead father's counsel, a wise son heedeth.”

Father Wise Advice Son Dead Father

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“A woman's honor rests on manly love.”

Women Honor Manly

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“We speak of profane arts; but there are none properly such; every art is holy in itself; it is the son of Eternal Light.”

Art Light Speak Son Holy Eternal Art Is Profane Eternal Light

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“O, if so much beauty doth reveal Itself in every vein of life and nature, How beautiful must be the Source itself, The Ever Bright One.”

Ifs Beautiful Beauty Source Veins

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“Attach thyself to truth; defend justice; rejoice in the beautiful. That which comes to thee with time, time will take away; that which is eternal will remain in thy heart.”

Heart Truth Beautiful Justice Eternal Thee Rejoice Thyself

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About the Author

Born: November 13, 1782
Died: November 2, 1846
Known for: Writer
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