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Patriotism Quotes
altar, sword, and pen, Fireside, the heroic wealth of hall and bower Have forfeited their ancient English dower Of inward happiness. (3-6)
Admiration Quotes
Milton! Thou should'st be living at this hour: England hath need of thee (1-2)
Morality and Ethics Quotes
England hath need of thee: she is a fen Of stagnant waters (1-2)
Tradition and Customs Quotes
altar, sword, and pen, Fireside, the heroic wealth of hall and bower Have forfeited their ancient English dower Of inward happiness. (3-6)
Literature and Writing Quotes
altar, sword, and pen, Fireside, the heroic wealth of hall and bower Have forfeited their ancient English dower Of inward happiness. (3-6)