With fortunate misfortune, kindly wrath, Heaven's light lash now punishes your black and foolish sin, and makes of your soul's weal yourself the minister. (Torquato Tasso)

With fortunate misfortune, kindly wrath, Heaven's light lash now punishes your black and foolish sin, and makes of your soul's weal yourself the minister.

Torquato Tasso

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