Ah, cruel 'tis to love, And cruel not to love, But cruelest… - 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.

Anacreon

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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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Cursed be he above all others
Who's enslaved by love of money.
Money takes the place of brothers,
Money takes the place of parents,
Money brings us war and slaughter.

E'en though I would not, die I must;
Why stray I thus through life?

But when an old man dances,
His locks with age are grey,
But he's a child in mind.

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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