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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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His pure and lofty counsel fell unheeded upon the ears of his near neighbors, and the people of Massachusetts did not listen very patiently to lectures on political purity or reform in civil service from New York city.
As it is, the jetties have been of great value and well worth their cost.
What was said helped to arouse public attention, and the masses of the people--always pure and incorruptible--set themselves earnestly and successfully to reform the abuses.
And now, after the war, another enemy, unarmed, but bringing even greater danger, menaces the Republic.
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