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John Morley: They survived, as trees stripped by winter of their leaves survive through frost and storm, to give new blossoms in a…

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They survived, as trees stripped by winter of their leaves survive through frost and storm, to give new blossoms in a new spring.
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John Morley

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Morley uses a metaphor to illustrate resilience and renewal in the face of adversity.

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