“I died for Beauty – but was scarce Adjusted in the Tomb, Whe…”

“I died for Beauty – but was scarce Adjusted in the Tomb, When One who died for Truth, was lain In an adjoining Room – He questioned softly "Why I failed"? "For Beauty," I replied. "And I – for Truth, – Themself are One – We Brethren, are", He said –”

— Emily Dickinson

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