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Devouring Famine, Plague, and War,Shall have the cunning skill to break a heart.
— James Shirley
Devouring Famine, Plague, and War,Shall have the cunning skill to break a heart.
The honour is overpaid,When he that did the act is commentator.
The glories of our blood and stateWith the poor crooked scythe and spade.
Only the actions of the justSmell sweet and blossom in the dust.
