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Whitelaw Reid: In spite of rock and tempest's roar, In spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea!

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In spite of rock and tempest's roar, In spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea!
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Whitelaw Reid

Editor's note · Context

Reid uses this poetic line to encourage resilience against adversity.

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