Harsh all earth's destinies, - but his most hard
Who may not trust the praise he loves to hear -
Who may not hold his fame sure till, too late,
The seal of death and truth is set by fate. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

Harsh all earth's destinies, - but his most hard Who may not trust the praise he loves to hear - Who may not hold his fame sure till, too late, The seal of death and truth is set by fate.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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