But who e'er turned from beauty's ray For fear of future shade; Or who e'er flung a rose away Because that rose might fade. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

But who e'er turned from beauty's ray For fear of future shade; Or who e'er flung a rose away Because that rose might fade.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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