Elizabeth Dandy was born in Salzburg, Austria. She studied at the Benedictine Abbey school at Frauenworth, Bavaria, and after graduation studied music, singing and dramatic arts at the Music Academy, Salzburg and foreign languages at the University of Perugia, Italy.
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High Independent Lady Liberty
Begs to be handled with respect and care
And asks to have profoundest empathy
With those that cannot in her bounty share

She is a gift, a generous gratuity
With freedom’s privileges intertwined,
But spurns conceited self-sufficiency,
Her devotees should keep this fact in mind!.

Her speech is straight,- no ambiguity;
Hold up this lady high and serve her well
She is a beacon that must oversee,
Where in dark corner serfs and bondmen dwell.

Dame Liberty,-sweet Independency
Lends giving service her distinct support
To lead the way to shared autonomy
Achieved in realms of high heaven’s court.

True freedom dwells upon starry plain
Marked and emblazoned by the Master’s hand,
Where vision and participation reign
And joys secure on which you can depend