Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

By the rude bridge that arched the flood,Their flag to April's breeze unfurled,Here once the embattled farmers stood,And fired the shot heard round the world.The foe long since in silence slept;Alike the conqueror silent sleeps;And Time the ruined bridge has sweptDown the dark stream which seaward creeps.On this green bank, by this soft stream,We set to-day a votive stone;That memory may their deed redeem,When, like our sires, our sons are gone.Spirit, that made those heroes dareTo die, and leave their children free,Bid Time and Nature gently spareThe shaft we raise to them and thee.

By the rude bridge that arched the flood,Their flag to April

Summary

This quote is from the famous poem "Concord Hymn" by Ralph Waldo Emerson. It describes the historical significance of the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, where the first shot of the American Revolutionary War was fired. The quote praises the brave actions of the "embattled farmers" who fought for their freedom and leaves a tribute to their memory. It acknowledges the passage of time, the silence of the enemy, and the importance of preserving the bridge as a symbol of the heroes who sacrificed their lives for future generations.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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