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“Do right! and thou hast naught to fear;Right hath a power that makes thee strong.The night is dark, but light is near;The grief is short, the joy is long.”

Quote by Thomas Cogswell Upham

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Thomas Cogswell Upham
Thomas Cogswell Upham

Thomas Cogswell Upham was an American poet born on January 30, 1799, and died on April 2, 1872. He is known for his unique poetic style and profound emotional expression. more

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