Leaves of Grass (1891-92)


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STRONGER LESSONS.

Have you learn'd lessons only of those who admired you, and
         were tender with you, and stood aside for you?
Have you not learn'd great lessons from those who reject you,
         and brace themselves against you? or who treat you with
         contempt, or dispute the passage with you?
 
 
 
 
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