It's sad to see Time's toothless mouth laughing the poets t… - Mark Forsyth

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It's sad to see Time's toothless mouth laughing the poets to scorn. The stars are all explained and the mist is all measured, and there is no magic left in this dreary world.

Mark Forsyth

The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase · November 7, 2013 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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