Poetry, the eldest sister of all arts, and parent of most.
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I find we are growing serious, and then we are in great danger of being dull.William Congreve
For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though late, a sure reward succeeds.
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Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
William Congreve
A hungry wolf at all the herd will run, In hopes, through many, to make sure of one.
William Congreve
He that first cries out stop thief, is often he that has stolen the treasure.
William Congreve
They come together like the Coroner's Inquest, to sit upon the murdered reputations of the week.
William Congreve
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