The day wears heavily, — why, then, ignore it; Peace is the… - Margaret Fuller

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The day wears heavily, — why, then, ignore it; Peace is the soul's desire, — such thoughts restore it; The truth thou art, — it needs not implore it.

Margaret Fuller

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Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli (23 May 1810 – 19 June 1850) was an American author, journalist, critic and women's rights activist. She, her husband, and their child all died at the end of a five week voyage from Europe in a shipwreck just off of Fire Island.

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Birth Name: Sarah Margaret Fuller

Alternative Names: Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli • Margaret Fuller Ossoli

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The day wears heavily, — why, then, ignore it; Peace is the soul's desire, — such thoughts restore it; The truth thou art, — it needs not implore it. - Margaret Fuller

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