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“I will fly in the greatness of God as the marsh-hen flies, In the freedom that fills all the space 'twixt the marsh and the skies.”

Book:Poems of Sidney Lanier

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Poems of Sidney Lanier

This book compiles a selection of poems written by Sidney Lanier, showcasing his contributions to American poetry. more

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Sidney Lanier

Sidney Lanier was an American musician, writer, and poet. He is known for his unique musical style and contributions to musical theory. Born on February 3, 1842, he passed away on September 7, 1881. more

“How many more years I shall be able to work on the problem I do not know; I hope, as long as I live. There can be no thought of finishing, for 'aiming at the stars' both literally and figuratively, is a problem to occupy generations, so that no matter how much progress one makes, there is always the thrill of just beginning.”

Knows Years Long Matter Problem Able Stars Progress Generations Flight Aviation Thrill Finishing

Author:Robert H. Goddard

“I think it is a pity to lose the romantic side of flying and simply to accept it as a common means of transport, although that end is what we have all ostensibly been striving to attain.”

Thinking Mean Ends Sides Loses Common Accepting Strive Flying Pity Flight Aviation Pilots Transport Great Aviation Pilots And Flying

Book:Sky Roads of the World

Source: Sky Roads of the World

“Aviation will give new nourishment to the religious sprit of mankind. It will add airspace to those other great heighteners of the cosmic mood: the wood, the sea, the desert.”

Giving Religious Sea Mankind Add Woods Mood Flight Desert Aviation Cosmic Nourishment

Author:Christian Morgenstern

“These bright roofs, these steep towers, these jewel-lakes, these skeins of railroad line - all spoke to her and she answered. She was glad they were there. She belonged to them and they to her. . . . She had not lost it. She was touching it with her fingertips. This was flying: to go swiftly over the earth you loved, touching it lightly with your fingertips, holding the railroads lines in your hand to guide you, like a skein of wool in a spider-web game - like following Ariadne's thread through the Minotaur's maze, Where would it lead, where?”

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