For want of me the world’s course will not fail; When all i… - Coventry Patmore

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For want of me the world’s course will not fail;
When all its work is done the lie shall rot;
The truth is great and shall prevail
When none cares whether it prevail or not.

Coventry Patmore

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Coventry Kearsey Deighton Patmore (July 23, 1823 – November 26, 1896) was an English poet and critic.

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Birth Name: Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore

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