William Wordsworth Quotes

The Primrose for a veil had spread The largest of her upright leaves; And thus for purposes benign, A simple flower deceives.

William Wordsworth

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• The Primrose for a veil had spread The largest of her upright leaves; And thus for purposes benign, A simple flower deceives.

  

  William Wordsworth
  • Simple
  • Purpose
  • Flower