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Even Light itself, which every thing displays,
Shone undiscovered, till his brighter mind
Untwisted all the shining robe of day.
On newton's Opticks
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For many a day, and many a dreadful night,
Incessant lab'ring round the stormy cape.
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But yonder comes the powerful king of day,
Rejoicing in the east.
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The best of men have ever loved repose:
They hate to mingle in the filthy fray;
Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows,
Imbitter'd more from peevish day to day.
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The swallow is come! The swallow is come! O, fair are the seasons, and light Are the days that she brings, With her dusky wings, And her bosom snowy white.
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Good authors, too, who once knew better words Now only use four-letter words Writing prose — Anything goes.
Cole Porter
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Born:
September 11, 1700
Died:
August 27, 1748
(aged 47)
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