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"MASTER OF MY FATE" PAPERWEIGHT


"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."

Engraved on a disk of lead-free pewter and accented with a compass on one side and an anchor on the other, the immortal words of William E. Henley will remind you that it's never too late to change your course.

Henley, one of the first British poets to write in free verse, penned the words in 1875 for his poem "Invictus." Made in Rhode Island. Exclusively at UncommonGoods.

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE: While in the hospital facing the amputation of his second foot (he had already lost one as a child), Henley befriended author Robert Louis Stevenson, and they collaborated on a few plays. Henley is actually the basis for Stevenson's famous character Long John Silver from the novel Treasure Island.
$35.00
ITEM NUMBER: 17924
MATERIALS: pewter
NOTE: presentation box included
SIZE: 2" dia.

 
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Occasions:
graduation

Recipients:
him, business associate

Materials:
pewter

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"MASTER OF MY FATE" PAPERWEIGHT
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive design (5), Durable (5)
Best Uses:
Office (3)
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
This was amazing
By AmeliaVerified Buyer from Rochester, Mn on 6/26/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable
I Am A:
Family Young Kids
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about "MASTER OF MY FATE" PAPERWEIGHT:

I bought this as a gift to a friend who has hard a tough year, the economy made it worse. He seemed to have lost direction for a while and I bought this to help inspire him to take better control of what he could in his life. I was shocked that the small scripted paper that comes with this product matched his personality so well. He was very pleased and surprised as well.

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Beautiful item!
By NancyVerified Buyer from Fountain Hills, AZ on 6/14/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable
I Am A:
Couple No Kids
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about "MASTER OF MY FATE" PAPERWEIGHT:

Purchased for a friend with terminal cancer - she loved it!

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Paperweight
By ZVerified Buyer from Massachusetts on 6/5/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Nice Heft
Cons:
Deceptively Small
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Budget Shopper
I Am A:
Couple No Kids
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about "MASTER OF MY FATE" PAPERWEIGHT:

I bought this paperweight as a gift for my brother, who loves this poem. I was pleased with the overall craftsmanship of the item as well as the weight, which seems to serve its function as a paperweight. I was surprised at the size of the paperweight as I had imagined it to be about 4 inches in diameter judging from the photos provided on the site. Otherwise, I was quite pleased.

Service & Delivery comments:

The delivery service was prompt and everything arrived in good condition. I would like to see a cheaper, slower, shipping option.

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Perfect for Graduation
By GaryVerified Buyer from Kansas City MO on 5/16/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable
Cons:
May be a little small
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
I Am A:
Single Male
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about "MASTER OF MY FATE" PAPERWEIGHT:

I bought it for a friend's graduation and she loved it.

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What you see is what you get.
By NathanVerified Buyer from Teaneck, NJ on 5/11/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Budget Shopper
I Am A:
Family Young Kids
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about "MASTER OF MY FATE" PAPERWEIGHT:

This was a Mother's Day gift since it was a line my mother often quoted. I couldn't resist getting it for her. It's just as it appears and a hefty paperweight!

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