Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Exce

The shades of night were falling fast,As though an Alpine village passedA youth, who bore, 'mid snow and ice,A banner with the strange device,Excelsior!His brow was sad; his eye beneath,Flashed like a falchion from its sheath,And like a silver clarion rungThe accents of that unknown tongue,Excelsior!

The shades of night were falling fast,As though an Alpine vi

Summary

This quote is from the poem "Excelsior" written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It portrays a scene where a determined young man is bravely traveling through treacherous snowy mountains. Clutching a banner with the word "Excelsior" - Latin for "ever upward" - his sad expression hides a fiery determination. His eyes gleam with determination and his resolute spirit shines through his unknown language, serving as a clarion call to strive for greater heights. The quote captures the essence of human ambition and the relentless pursuit of progress despite the challenges one may face.

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By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Exce

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