Matthew Prior Quotes
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Now fitted the halter, now traversed the cart,And often took leave, but was loth to depart.
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Nobles and heralds, by your leave,Here lies what once was Matthew Prior;The son of Adam and of Eve:Can Bourbon or Nassau claim higher?
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That if weak women went astray,Their stars were more in fault than they.
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His noble negligences teachWhat others' toils despair to reach.
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Odds life! must one swear to the truth of a song?
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Till their own dreams at length decive 'em,And oft repeating, they believe 'em.