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Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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Engaged in or ready for action; characterized by energetic work, thought, or speech.

The students were very active in class discussions, asking many thoughtful questions.

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All Is Well

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Arthur Hugh Clough·1819–1861
hate'er you dream, with doubt possessed,Keep, keep it snug within your breast,And lay you down and take your rest;And when you wake, to work again,The wind it blows, the vessel goes,And where and whither, no one knows. 'Twill all be well: no need of care;Though how it will, and when, and where,We cannot see, and can't declare.In spite of dreams, in spite of thought,'Tis not in vain, and not for nought,The wind it blows, the ship it goes,Though where and whither, no one knows