Ah, cruel 'tis to love, And cruel not to love, But cruelest of all To love and love in vain. - Anacreon

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Ah, cruel 'tis to love,
And cruel not to love,
But cruelest of all
To love and love in vain.

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About Anacreon

Anacreon (582 BC – 485 BC) was a Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns.

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Native Name: Ἀνακρέων
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To-day belongs to me,
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