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He came by a leap to the goal of purpose, not by the toilsome steps of reason. On the instant his headlong spirit declared his purpose: this was the one being for him in all the world: at this altar he would light a lamp of devotion, and keep it burning forever.

Gilbert Parker

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Gilbert Parker
Age: 70 †
Born: 1862
Born: June 30
Died: 1932
Died: September 6
Politician
Writer
Waterford City
Gilbert Parker
Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker
1st Baronet
Horatio Gilbert Parker
Spirit
Instant
Headlong
Light
Burning
Altar
Steps
Lamp
Reason
Came
Altars
Would
Forever
Declared
World
Goal
Lamps
Purpose
Leap
Keep
Devotion
Toilsome

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