O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
Listen my children and you shall hear, Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote introduces a narrative about Paul Revere's historic midnight ride, urging children to listen to the tale.
In this line, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow captures the attention of his audience, specifically children, as he embarks on recounting the famous event of Paul Revere's midnight ride, which was integral to alerting the American colonies of the British approach during the American Revolutionary War. The quote emphasizes the importance of storytelling in preserving history and inspiring future generations by recounting significant events.
Themes
HistoryStorytellingPaul RevereChildrenNarrative
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote to engage students in a lesson about the American Revolution.
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Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.
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In the long run men hit only what they aim at.
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