Quote #4
There was silence deep as death, And the boldest held his breath, For a time.
More from Thomas Campbell
- The combat deepens. On, ye brave, Who rush to glory or the grave! Wave, Munich! all thy banners wave, And charge with all thy chivalry!
- Ye are brothers! ye are men! And we conquer but to save.
- 'Tis the sunset of life gives me mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.
- Oh, how hard it is to find The one just suited to our mind!
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- Oh leave this barren spot to me! Spare, woodman, spare the beechen tree!
- A stoic of the woods-a man without a tear.
- Oh! once the harp of Innisfail Was strung full high to notes of gladness; But yet it often told a tale Of more prevailing sadness.