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“The sacred lamp of day Now dipt in Western clouds his parting day.”

Book:The Poetical Works of William Falconer

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This volume encompasses a selection of William Falconer's poetry, showcasing his contributions to English literature during the 18th century. more

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William Falconer

William Falconer was an 18th-century English poet known for his poetry that focused on natural landscapes and maritime adventures. His works have been well-received by readers for their vivid depiction of the sea and its wonders. more

“It is a pleasure to stand upon the shore, and to see ships tost upon the sea: a pleasure to stand in the window of a castle, and to see a battle and the adventures thereof below: but no pleasure is comparable to standing upon the vantage ground of truth . . . and to see the errors, and wanderings, and mists, and tempests, in the vale below.”

Truth Lying Pleasure Sea Adventure Honor Battle Standing Window Errors Ships Wander Shore Castles Mist Tempest

Book:Complete Essays

Source: Complete Essays

“The highest courage is to dare to be yourself in the face of adversity. Choosing right over wrong, ethic over convenience, and truth over popularity ... these are choices that measure your life. Travel the path of integrity without looking back, for there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.”

Faces Choices Path Integrity Highest Ethics Adversity Dare Right Thing Being Yourself Popularity Looking Back Convenience Wrong Time Facing Adversity

Author:Michael Moore

“Contrary to the cliche', genuinely nice guys most often finish first or very near it.”

Inspirational Firsts Guy Kindness Nice Integrity Contrary Cliche Nice Guy

Author:Steve Forbes

“If you've only one breath left, use it to say thank you.”

Ifs Use Wisdom Hope Left Integrity Breaths Saying Thank You

Author:Pam Brown

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