Genius hath electric power Which earth can never tame, Bright suns may scorch and dark clouds lower, Its flash is still the same. (Lydia Maria Child)

Genius hath electric power Which earth can never tame, Bright suns may scorch and dark clouds lower, Its flash is still the same.

Lydia Maria Child

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