“So passeth, in the passing of a day, Of mortal life, the leaf, the bud, the flower; No more doth flourish after first decay, That erst was sought to deck both bed and bower Of many a lady and many a paramour. Gather therefore the rose whilst yet in prime, For soon comes age that will her pride deflower. Gather the rose of love whilst yet in time, Whilst loving thou mayst loved be with equal crime.”
Quote by Edmund Spenser
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Edmund Spenser
Edmund Spenser, a renowned English poet, was born in England in 1552. His poetry has had a profound impact on literature, with his epic poem 'The Faerie Queene' being hailed as a classic of English literature. more
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