"As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, with the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Architecture as articulated by Clement Clarke Moore. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Architecture provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Clement Clarke Moore

Clement Clarke Moore was an American writer, scholar and real estate developer. He is best known as author of the Christmas poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", which first named each of Santa Claus's reindeer.

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