IT is mere coincidence that Cooper was born in the year which produced The Power of Sympathy and that when he died Uncle Tom's Cabin was passing through its serial stage, and yet the limits of his life mark almost exactly the first great period of American fiction.
Copy QuoteThat though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.
Copy Quote View & ShareWorry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.
Copy Quote View & ShareOne's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.
Copy Quote View & ShareHere bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
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