[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f-yj7hZczJ21DPrzP1uFsT02-xZ9qeAHmvP1y8tD-6Uw":3,"$fvQyQwxJUzNDePtb3x3YSXEClUyk99KoqapXRx0qKUnw":42},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},3254,"Ella Wheeler Wilcox","E",328,null,"ella-wheeler-wilcox",[12,16,20,24,28,32,35,39],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},25,"love",16,{"tag_id":17,"tag_name":18,"tag_count":19},24,"life",15,{"tag_id":21,"tag_name":22,"tag_count":23},618,"sad",12,{"tag_id":25,"tag_name":26,"tag_count":27},222,"inspirational",7,{"tag_id":29,"tag_name":30,"tag_count":31},3396,"appreciation",6,{"tag_id":33,"tag_name":34,"tag_count":31},4108,"wise",{"tag_id":36,"tag_name":37,"tag_count":38},326,"men",5,{"tag_id":40,"tag_name":41,"tag_count":38},402,"anger",{"quotes":43,"pagination":108},[44,52,59,66,72,78,84,90,96,102],{"id":45,"quote_text":46,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},4015199,"But, lo! from a peak on the mountain grand / That looks out over the smiling land / And over the mighty ocean, / The Eagle is spreading her splendid wings — / She rises, rises, and upward swings, / With a slow, majestic motion.",8,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":58},4015198,"I am quite convinced,' said Crow, with a caw, / 'That the Eagle minds no moral law, / She's a most unruly creature.' / 'She's an ugly thing,' piped Canary Bird; / 'Some call her handsome — it's so absurd — / She hasn't a decent feature.'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nElla Wheeler Wilcox, a renowned American poet, wrote this quote in her poem \"The Eagle\" (circa 1883-1887). At that time, she was navigating the societal expectations placed on women, struggling to balance her artistic ambitions with the constraints of her era. The poem is a reflection of her inner turmoil and her desire for independence.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical relationship between beauty and morality. On one hand, the Eagle is deemed \"handsome\" by some, yet her perceived ugliness is used as a justification for her moral freedom. This suggests that societal standards of beauty can be used to mask or excuse behavior that defies conventional norms. In essence, the poem is highlighting the tension between aesthetics and ethics.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's professional and creative landscapes, this insight can be applied by recognizing that unconventional thinking and behavior may be stigmatized or misunderstood by others. To overcome this, individuals can focus on developing a strong sense of self-worth and moral clarity, rather than seeking validation through external measures of beauty or popularity. By embracing their unique perspective and values, they can cultivate the courage to challenge norms and forge their own path.",{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":65},4015195,"My friends,' said the Owl, with a look most wise, / 'The Eagle is soaring too near the skies, / In a way that is quite improper; / Yet the world is praising her, so I'm told, / And I think her actions have grown so bold / That some of us ought to stop her.'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is from the poem \"The Eagle and the Owl\" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, an American poet known for her insightful and often provocative works. Written in the late 19th century, this poem reflects the societal norms and expectations of the time, where conformity and restraint were highly valued. As a poet who often explored themes of individuality and personal growth, Wilcox's words offer a commentary on the tension between self-expression and social approval.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the Owl's warning to stop the Eagle's bold actions seems to advocate for caution and restraint. However, upon closer examination, this quote reveals a more complex dynamic. The Owl's criticism of the Eagle's behavior is not a call for the Eagle to change her ways, but rather a commentary on the societal pressure to conform. The Owl's words suggest that the world's praise for the Eagle's boldness is not necessarily a reflection of her own desires or values, but rather a product of external validation.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, social media-driven world, it's easy to get caught up in seeking external validation and praise. However, this quote reminds us that our true desires and values may not always align with what the world expects of us. To apply this mindset, take time to reflect on what drives your own desires and aspirations, and be willing to challenge societal norms and expectations in pursuit of your authentic goals.",{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},4015193,"It is 'Liquor Dealer.' It means soul stealer.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},4015190,"\"As Monday goes, so goes the week,\" dames say. Refreshed, renewed, use well the initial day. And see! thy neighbour already seeks his labour.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":79,"quote_text":80,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":81,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":9},4015186,"When this full throat shall wattle fold on fold, / Like some ripe peach left drying on a wall",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":85,"quote_text":86,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":87,"source":88,"quote_tag":89,"commentary":9},4015182,"A lustrous rocket, rising out of space. Behold the signal of the foe,' cried one.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":91,"quote_text":92,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":93,"source":94,"quote_tag":95,"commentary":9},4015181,"Snugly creep and fall asleep, / O come, my baby, do; / Creep into my lap, and with a nap, / We'll break the day in two.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":97,"quote_text":98,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":99,"source":100,"quote_tag":101,"commentary":9},4015176,"And then on the gray granite precipice burst; / And I knew as I counted, while other waves mounted, / I knew the tenth billow would rhyme with the first",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":103,"quote_text":104,"author_id":5,"source_id":47,"has_image":48,"author":105,"source":106,"quote_tag":107,"commentary":9},4015172,"The old-fashioned verse with intentional rhymes. / And quite out of date, too, is rhythmical metre; / The critics / declare it an insult to art. / But oh! the sweet swing of it, oh! the clear ring of it, / Oh! the great pulse of it, / right from the heart, / Art or no art.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":109,"totalPages":110,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":111},1,33,10]