„He gathers earth’s whole good into his arms;Standing, as man now, stately, strong and wise,Marching to fortune, not surprised by her.“

— Robert Browning

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„He bent down to her; their mouths met again, and the shock of sensation was so strong, so overpowering, that she shut her eyes against it as if she could hide in the darkness. He murmured and gathered her against him.“
— Cassandra Clare
„Peace fell upon her spirit. Strong comfort and assurance bathed her whole being. Life was so solid and splendid, and so good.“
— Thomas Wolfe
„may I be I is the only prayer--not may I be great or good or beautiful or wise or strong.“
— E.E. Cummings