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Not knowing what he sees, he adores the sight; That false face fools and fuels his delight.

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Tears at times have the weight of speech.
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He who has lived in obscurity has lived well.
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Not knowing what he sees, he adores the sight; That false face fools and fuels his delight.
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I grabbed a pile of dust, and holding it up, foolishly asked for as many birthdays as the grains of dust, I forgot to ask that they be years of youth.
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Love is the force that leaves you colorless.
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Not knowing what he sees, he adores the sight; That false face fools and fuels his delight.

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