• The people know the salt of the sea and the strength of the winds lashing the corners of the earth. The people take the earth as a tomb of rest and a cradle of hope. Who else speaks for the Family of Man?

  Source: The People, Yes (1936)

  Carl Sandburg
  American Poet 1878-1967
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. strength
2. lashing
3. corners
4. cradle
5. speaks
6. family

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The people know the salt of the sea and the strength of the winds lashing the corners of the earth. The people take the earth as a tomb of rest and a cradle of hope. Who else speaks for the Family of Man? by : Carl Sandburg

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