“Life is legal tender, and individual character stamps its value. We are from a thousand mints, and all genuine. Despite our infinitely diverse appraisements, we make change for one another. So many ideals planted are worth the great gold of Socrates; so many impious laws broken are worth John Brown.”
Quote by Louise Imogen Guiney
Work
Patrins, to which is added An inquirendo into the wit & other good parts of His late Majesty King Charles the Second
This book is a compilation that features a dedication to King Charles the Second, exploring his intellectual and personal virtues. It likely includes essays, reflections, or analyses of the king's character and reign. more
Author
Louise Imogen Guiney
Louise Imogen Guiney was an Irish poet celebrated for her romantic and lyrical works. Her poetry, deeply influenced by the natural beauty of County Kerry, Ireland, and her personal experiences, reflected the Irish spirit and contributed to the Irish literary tradition. Guiney passed away on November 2, 1920. more
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