Greatness.
Ho may bo great who proudly rears For coming years strong pyramids ; But greater he tvho hourly builds A character by noble deeds. He may bo wise whose mind is filled AVith all the wisdom time has given ; AVho sees and does his duty well Is wiser in the sight of heaven. It may he grand to deck the walls AA'ith pictures hy rare genius wrought Greater it is to line the soul AVith tints snd gems of noble thought, He may be great who can indite Songs that shall every bosom thrill ; Ho who knows how to make his life A poem grand is greater still.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 843, 27 April 1888, Page 4
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108Greatness. New Zealand Mail, Issue 843, 27 April 1888, Page 4
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