It comes from a patiently-enduring people, who have waited already too long for the realization of the beautiful pictures of freedom which have been painted for them to admire; for the realization of the songs which poets have sung to its praise.
Here, Woodhull speaks to the long-suffering nature of oppressed people waiting for freedom.
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