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To Marshall reared--the great, the good, the wise; Born for all ages, honored in all skies; His was the fame to mortals rarely given, Begun on earth, but fixed in aim on heaven.
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This passage is a poetic tribute to John Marshall, highlighting his greatness and enduring legacy.
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