Hither and thither spins The wind-borne mirroring soul, A t… - Matthew Arnold

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Hither and thither spins The wind-borne mirroring soul, A thousand glimpses wins, And never sees a whole.

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Matthew Arnold (December 24 1822 – April 15 1888) was an English poet, essayist and cultural critic. He also pursued a career as an inspector of schools.

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Therefore to thee it was given Many to save with thyself; And, at the end of thy day, O faithful shepherd! to come, Bringing thy sheep in thy hand.

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Hither and thither spins The wind-borne mirroring soul, A thousand glimpses wins, And never sees a whole. - Matthew Arnold

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