Symbols

<title>Symbols</title>
<h1>Symbols</h1>
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From infinite longings finite deeds rise
     As fountains spring toward far-off glowing skies,
     But rushing swiftly upward weakly bend
     And trembling from their lack of power descend--
     So through the falling torrent of our fears
     Our joyous force leaps like these dancing tears.

        Rainer Maria Rilke
        (tr. Jessie Lamont)
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