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Edmund Waller was a renowned 17th-century English poet, known for his lyrical and satirical poems. His works hold significant地位 in literary history and have had a profound impact on subsequent poets.

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Famous Edmund Waller Quotes

“Go, lovely rose, Tell her that wastes her time and me, That now she knows, When I resemble her to thee, How sweet and fair she seems to be.”

Knows Seems Time Sweet Waste Fairs Rose Lovely Thee

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“How small a part of time they share, That are so wondrous sweet and fair!”

Love Time Share Sweet Fairs Wondrous

Book:The Poetical Works of Edmund Waller: Collated with the Best Editions

Source: The Poetical Works of Edmund Waller: Collated with the Best Editions

“A narrow compass! and yet there Dwelt all that 's good, and all that 's fair; Give me but what this riband bound, Take all the rest the sun goes round.”

Giving Sun Fairs Give Me Bounds Rounds Compass

Book:Sammlung

Source: Sammlung

“And as pale sickness does invade, Your frailer part, the breaches made, In that fair lodging still more clear, Make the bright guest, your soul, appear.”

Doe Made Stills Soul Clear Fairs Your Soul Sickness Guests Pale Breach

Book:The Poems of Edmund Waller ...

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