Then out on the folly of ancient times- The folly which wished you mirth : Look round on the anguish, look round on the vice, Then dare to be glad upon earth ! (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

Then out on the folly of ancient times- The folly which wished you mirth : Look round on the anguish, look round on the vice, Then dare to be glad upon earth !

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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