Matthew Prior Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“Cured yesterday of my disease, I died last night of my physician.”
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“Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, how cruel thy dart. Those escape your anger who refuse your sway, and those are punished most, who most obey.”
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“Who walks the fastest, but walks astray, is only furthest from his way.”
-- Matthew Prior
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