"Huge and alert, irascible yet strong, We make our fitful way 'mid right and wrong. One time we pour out millions to be free, Then rashly sweep an empire from the sea! One time we strike the shackles from the slaves, And then, quiescent, we are ruled by knaves. Often we rudely break restraining bars, And confidently reach out toward the stars."
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Robert Bridges (critic)
1858 – 1941
Robert Bridges (July 13, 1858 – 1941) was an American critic, editor and writer.
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