Man is no star, but a quick coal Of mortal fire: Who blows it not, nor doth control A faint desire, - George Herbert

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Man is no star, but a quick coal

Of mortal fire:
Who blows it not, nor doth control

A faint desire,

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About George Herbert

George Herbert (April 3, 1593 – March 1, 1633) was an English poet and orator.

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