I only pointed out the paths that lead The panting youth to steep Parnassus' head, And showed the tuneful Muses from afar, Mixed in a solemn choir and dancing there. (Marco Girolamo Vida)

I only pointed out the paths that lead The panting youth to steep Parnassus' head, And showed the tuneful Muses from afar, Mixed in a solemn choir and dancing there.

Marco Girolamo Vida

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