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“Faults They came to tell your faults to me, They named them over one by one; I laughed aloud when they were done, I knew them all so well before,-- Oh, they were blind, too blind to see Your faults had made me love you more.”

Quote by Sara Teasdale

Book:Love Songs

Work

This literary work delves into the emotional depth of love, capturing its beauty, pain, and enduring nature through a variety of poetic and narrative styles. more

Author

Sara Teasdale was an American poet known for her lyrical poetry. Her works are characterized by their concise and emotive language, which has won her a wide readership. Born on August 8, 1884, she passed away on January 29, 1933. more

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