The thirst to know and understand- A large and liberal discontent: These are the goods in life's rich hand, The things that are more excellent. (William Watson (poet))

The thirst to know and understand- A large and liberal discontent: These are the goods in life's rich hand, The things that are more excellent.

William Watson (poet)

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