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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

“Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

Love Life Should Angel Agree Disputes Practise

Book:The poetical works of Edmund Waller and Sir John Denham

Source: The poetical works of Edmund Waller and Sir John Denham

“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

“For all we know Of what the blessed do above Is, that they sing, and that they love. While I listen to thy Voice.”

Knows Love Voice Listening Blessed

Book:The Works of Edmund Waller: Esq., in Verse and Prose

Source: The Works of Edmund Waller: Esq., in Verse and Prose