Sweep the Debris of Faith Away – Ella Wheeler Wilcox

„Sweep up the debris of decaying faith; Sweep down the cobwebs of worn-out beliefs, And throw your soul wide open to the light of reason and of knowledge. Be not afraid To thrust aside half-truths and grasp the whole.“

Ella Wheeler WilcoxElla Wheeler Wilcox urges to discard old beliefs and be open to reason and knowledge.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American writer and poet of the 19th century.

A call to openness to new insights and overcoming old beliefs.


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Inspirational quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox about embracing reason and knowledge

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was born in 1850 in Wisconsin and started writing poetry during her teenage years. She became recognized as a poet and continued her literary work into early adulthood. Wilcox is especially known for her poetic works that reached a wide audience.

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