I died for beauty, but was scarce. Adjusted in the tomb, When one who died for truth was lain. In an adjoining room. He questioned softly why I failed?"For beauty," I replied."And I for truth - the two are one; We brethren are," he said.
Emily DickinsonAbout author
- Author's profession: Poet
- Nationality: american
- Born: December 10, 1830
- Died: May 15, 1886