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.
        (tr. Jessie Lamont)
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