In heaven I yearn for knowledge, account all else inanity On earth I confess an itch for the praise of fools - that's vanity
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I see my way as birds their trackless way. I shall arrive, what time, what circuit first, I ask not but unless God send his hail Or blinding fire-balls, sleet or stifling snow, In some time, his good time, I shall arrive He guides me and the bird. In his good time.Robert Browning
Thy rare gold ring of verse (the poet praised) Linking our England to his Italy.
Robert Browning
O never star Was lost here We all aspire to heaven and there is heaven Above us. If I stoop Into a dark tremendous sea of cloud, It is but for a time I press Gods lamp Close to my breast its splendor soon or late Will pierce the gloom. I shall emerge some day.
Robert Browning
Does he paint he fain would write a poem, Does he write he fain would paint a picture
Robert Browning
One may do whatever one likes in art the only thing is to make sure that one does not like it
Robert Browning
It is best to be yourself, imperial, plain and true.
Robert Browning
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If you're working out in front of a mirror and watching your muscles grow, your ego has reached a point where it is now eating itself. That's why I believe there should be a psychiatrist at every health club, so that when they see you doing this, they will take you away for a little chat.
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I have no concern for the common man except that he should not be so common.
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