Timotheus, to his breathing flute, And sounding lyre, Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire. (John Dryden)

Timotheus, to his breathing flute, And sounding lyre, Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.

John Dryden

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