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Joseph Hergesheimer
Joseph Hergesheimer

Joseph Hergesheimer, born on February 15, 1880, and died on April 25, 1954, was a prominent American writer known for his novels. His works, including 'Casanova' and 'Aztec', are celebrated for their rich imagination, profound psychological insights, and critical reflections on social realities. more

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“Certainly it is true that the constant striving for something better-the price of progress-adds to the total of human happiness. It stimulates industry by creating new wants. It multiplies opportunities for the employment of brain and brawn. And it bridges the gaps between peaks of prosperity and helps take up the slack during times of reaction.”

“She what was honour knew, And with obsequious majesty approv'd My pleaded reason. To the nuptial bower I led her blushing like the morn; all heaven And happy constellations on that hour Shed their selectest influence; the earth Gave sign of gratulation, and each hill; Joyous the birds; fresh gales and gentle airs Whisper'd it to the woods, and from their wings Flung rose, flung odours from the spicy shrub.”

“Must I thus leave thee, Paradise?-thus leave Thee, native soil, these happy walks and shades?”

“Son of Heav'n and Earth, Attend: that thou art happy, owe to God; That thou continuest such, owe to thyself, That is, to thy obedience; therein stand.”