Sarah Williams
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For the fictional character from the movie Labyrinth, visit Sarah Williams (Labyrinth).
Sarah Williams (1837 – 1868) was an American poet, the author of The Old Astronomer to His Pupil.
A segment of her poem is used in the introduction to Ian Rankin's novel "Set in Darkness".
- Though my soul may set in darkness,
- it will rise in perfect light.
- I have loved the stars too fondly
- to be fearful of the night.
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