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“ Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, how cruel thy dart. Those escape your anger who refuse your sway, and those are punished most, who most obey. ”

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Who breathes must suffer, and who thinks must mourn; And he alone is bless'd who ne'er was born.

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He's half absolv'd Who has confess'd.

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