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The breaking wave and the muscle as it contracts obey the same law. Delicate line gathers the body's total strength in a bold balance. Shall my soul meet so severe a curve, journeying on its way to form?
Dag Hammarskjold
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"The breaking wave and the muscle as it contracts obey the same law. Delicate line gathers the body's total strength in a bold balance. Shall my soul meet so severe a curve, journeying on its way to form?"
— Dag Hammarskjold

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The breaking wave and the muscle as it contracts obey the same law. Delicate line gathers the body's total strength in a bold balance. Shall my soul meet so severe a curve, journeying on its way to form? — Dag Hammarskjold

About Dag Hammarskjold

Dag Hammarskjold was a Diplomat from Sweden (1905–1961).

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Who said "The breaking wave and the muscle as it contracts obey the same law. Delicate li…"?
This quote is attributed to Dag Hammarskjold, a Diplomat from Sweden.
When did Dag Hammarskjold live?
Dag Hammarskjold lived from 1905 – 1961.