A Quote by Nikos Kazantzakis
The canary is like a man's soul. It sees bars around it, but instead of despairing, it sings.
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I know why the caged bird sings, ah me, When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,- When he beats his bars and would be free; It is not a carol of joy or glee, But a prayer that he sends from his heart's deep core, But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings- I know why the caged bird sings!
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