“The world has a thousand creeds, and never a one have I; Nor church of my own, though a million spires are pointing the way on high. But I float on the bosom of faith, that bears me along like a river; And the lamp of my soul is alight with love, for life, and the world, and the Giver.”
Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author known for her poetry and inspirational writings. Her works emphasized personal freedom, a positive attitude towards life, and women's rights. Born on November 5, 1850, she passed away on October 30, 1919. more
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