Hearing often-times; The still, sad music of humanity, Nor harsh nor grating, though of ample power; To chasten and subdue. (William Wordsworth)

Hearing often-times; The still, sad music of humanity, Nor harsh nor grating, though of ample power; To chasten and subdue.

William Wordsworth

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