Here the free spirit of mankind, at length, Throws its last… - William Cullen Bryant

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Here the free spirit of mankind, at length,
Throws its last fetters off; and who shall place
A limit to the giant's unchained strength,
Or curb his swiftness in the forward race!

William Cullen Bryant

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William Cullen Bryant (November 3, 1794 – June 12, 1878) was an American Romantic poet and journalist.

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