Sit in reverie and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind.

—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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About Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American poet and educator. His original works include the poems "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was the first American to completely translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and was one of the fireside poets...

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The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain.

—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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The highest result of education is tolerance.

—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Look not mournfully into the past. It comes not back again. Wisely improve the present. It is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future, without fear.

—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.

—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions.

—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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You can't fix people or make them change; the only thing you can do is pack your things and leave if it isn't working for you.

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But dreams change. Fate has a way of showing you paths you want more.

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Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship—never.

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I am no longer afraid of anger. I find it to be a creative, transforming force; anger is a stage I must go though if I am ever to get to what lies beyond.

—Mary Kaye Medinger

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How could I not love you? No one has ever affected me like you do. When you told me goodbye last month, I tried to let you go. I told myself it was the best thing for you because you wanted it. But you're wrong. I'm good for you even if you don't know it yet. I know because I've never been good for anyone before.

—Tammara Webber in Good For You

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