We cannot kindle when we will The fire which in the heart resides, The spirit bloweth and is still, In mystery our soul abides But tasks in hours of insight willd Can be through hours of gloom fulfilld. (Matthew Arnold)

We cannot kindle when we will The fire which in the heart resides, The spirit bloweth and is still, In mystery our soul abides But tasks in hours of insight willd Can be through hours of gloom fulfilld.

Matthew Arnold

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