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Joe asked this question about A Time of Love and Tartan (44 Scotland Street, #12):
There is a quote in the book by Hamish Henderson about not letting hate tarnish the soul. I meant to look it up and forgot and now I can't find the quote. Does anyone else remember this? Thanks, Joe
Jean I found the quote: "let us not disfigure ourselves with hatred." The title of the Hamish Henderson poem is not given. But a hymn written by him is men…moreI found the quote: "let us not disfigure ourselves with hatred." The title of the Hamish Henderson poem is not given. But a hymn written by him is mentioned: "Freedom Come All Ye". It is about fellowship and sympathy.(less)
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