Ralph Waldo Emerson: Born for success he seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that took all eyes.

Born for success he seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Born for success he seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that took all eyes.

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