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Man and the Natural World Quotes
Often the lone-dweller waits for favor,mercy of the Measurer, though he unhappyacross the seaways long time muststir with his hands the rime-cold sea.(1-4)
Sadness Quotes
Often the lone-dweller waits for favor,mercy of the Measurer, though he unhappyacross the seaways long time muststir with his hands the rime-cold sea.(1-4)
Transience Quotes
He remembers hall-warriors and treasure-taking,how among youth his gold-friendreceived him at the feast. Joy has all perished!(35-37)
Exile Quotes
Often the lone-dweller waits for favor,mercy of the Measurer, though he unhappyacross the seaways long time must stir with his hands the rime-cold sea,tread exile-tracks.(1-5)
Wisdom and Knowledge Quotes
I know it for truth: it is in a warriora noble strength to bind fast his spirit,guard his wealth-chamber, think what he will.(12-14)