'Tis so much joy 'Tis so much joy If I should fail, what poverty And yet, as poor as I Have ventured all upon a throw Have gained Yes Hesitated so this side the victory. (Emily Dickinson)

'Tis so much joy 'Tis so much joy If I should fail, what poverty And yet, as poor as I Have ventured all upon a throw Have gained Yes Hesitated so this side the victory.

Emily Dickinson

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