That air and harmony of shape express, Fine by degrees, and… - Matthew Prior

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That air and harmony of shape express,
Fine by degrees, and beautifully less.

Matthew Prior

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Matthew Prior (July 21, 1664 – September 18, 1721) was an English poet and diplomat.

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And thought the nation ne'er would thrive
Till all the whores were burnt alive.

Abra was ready ere I called her name;
And though I called another, Abra came.

They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.

That air and harmony of shape express, Fine by degrees, and beautifully less. - Matthew Prior

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