Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

How beautiful is youth! how bright it gleams with its illusions, aspirations, dreams! Book of Beginnings, Story without End, Each maid a heroine, and each man a friend!

How beautiful is youth! how bright it gleams with its illusi

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This quote celebrates the beauty of youth, emphasizing its vibrant energy, dreams, and optimistic outlook on life. It compares youth to a book full of endless and captivating stories, where each young person is seen as a heroic figure and everyone is viewed as a potential friend. It highlights the wonder and potential of being young, as well as the enchanting nature of the illusions and aspirations that come with it.

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By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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