aspired

Example Sentences

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The self that life had trodden hard Aspired, was generous and free: The glowing heart that care had charred Grew flame, as it was meant to be.

From Chimneysmoke by Morley, Christopher

But above it all My heart was like an altar lit with flame, Aspired to heaven, asked for sacrifice, For incense to be bright, more beautiful For beauty’s sake.

From Domesday Book by Masters, Edgar Lee

Juba next He bids attack, though Nature on the path Had placed the Syrtes; which his sturdy heart Aspired to conquer.

From Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars by Lucan

Made unseen stars my keblahs of devotion; Aspired to knowledge and remained a clod: With heart and soul, led on by blind emotion, The way to failure trod.

From One Day & Another A Lyrical Eclogue by Cawein, Julius Madison