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In life's small things be resolute and great To keep thy muscle trained Know'st thou when Fate Thy measure takes, or when she'll say to thee, I find thee worthy do this deed for me?

James Russell Lowell

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James Russell Lowell
Age: 72 †
Born: 1819
Born: February 22
Died: 1891
Died: August 12
Diplomat
Essayist
Journalist
Literary Critic
Poet
Writer
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Life
Fate
Deed
Takes
Trained
Small
Muscles
Keep
Measure
Find
Deeds
Great
Thou
Things
Thee
Resolute
Time
Worthy
Muscle

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