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“Fight ever on: this earthly stuff If used God’s way will be enough. Face to the firing line o friend Fight out life’s battle to the end. One soldier, when the fight was red, Threw down his broken sword and fled. Another snatched it, won the day, With what his comrade flung away.”

Quote by Edwin Markham

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Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham

Edwin Markham was an American poet renowned for his profound and evocative poetry. Born on April 23, 1852, in Pomfret, Connecticut, and passing away on March 7, 1940, Markham's work frequently tackled themes of nature, human struggle, and social justice. His most celebrated poem, 'The Man with the Hoe,' is a moving portrayal of the hardships faced by the working class. more

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