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“Act! the wise are known by their actions; fame and immortality are ever their attendants. Mark with deeds the vanishing traces of swiftrolling time. Let us make happy the circle around us,--be useful as much as we may. For that fills up with soft rapture, that dissolves the dark clouds of the day!”

Quote by Johann Gaudenz von Salis-Seewis

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Johann Gaudenz von Salis-Seewis
Johann Gaudenz von Salis-Seewis

Johann Gaudenz von Salis-Seewis was a Swiss poet born on December 26, 1762, and died on January 29, 1834. His poetry was deeply influenced by Swiss culture and language, and he is considered one of the representatives of Swiss Romantic literature. more

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