John Greenleaf Whittier, Rantoul. Quotes reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 841-60.
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We seemed to see our flag unfurled, Our champion waiting in his place For the last battle of the world, The Armageddon of the race.
— John Green on War
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "We seemed to see our flag unfurled, Our champion waiting in his place For the last battle of the world, The Armageddon of the race." in the context of "John Greenleaf Whittier, Rantoul. Quotes reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 841-60." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About John Green
John Green (born 24 August 1977) is an American author of young adult fiction, who has appeared on the New York Times best sellers list several times. He also publishes a video blog with his brother Hank Green as "vlogbrothers". A massive community has popped up around the videos that the brothers call 'Nerdfighteria.' John lives with his wife and two kids in Indianapolis.
About John Green
John Green (born 24 August 1977) is an American author of young adult fiction, who has appeared on the New York Times best sellers list several times. He also publishes a video blog with his brother Hank Green as "vlogbrothers". A massive community has popped up around the videos that the brothers call 'Nerdfighteria.' John lives with his wife and two kids in Indianapolis.
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