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Because the lovely little flower is free Down to its roots, and in that freedom bold.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “Because the lovely little flower is free Down to its roots, and in that freedom bold.”
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In this line, Hoar celebrates the idea that true beauty and strength come from freedom and authenticity.
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