“Thou shalt have one God only; who Would be at the expense of two? No graven images may be Worshipped, except the currency: Swear not at all; for, for thy curse Thine enemy is none the worse: At church on Sunday to attend Will serve to keep the world thy friend: Honour thy parents; that is all From whom advancement may befall: Thou shalt not kill; but need'st not strive Officiously to keep alive: Do not adultery commit; Advantage rarely comes of it: Thou shalt not steal; an empty feat, When it's so lucrative to cheat: Bear not false witness; let the lie Have time on its own wings to fly: Thou shalt not covet, but tradition Approves all forms of competition.”
Quote by Arthur Hugh Clough
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Arthur Hugh Clough
Arthur Hugh Clough was an influential English poet of the 19th century, known for his innovative and complex verse. Born on January 1, 1819, Clough's career was brief but marked by significant contributions to the Aesthetic movement. His poetry is characterized by its intellectual depth and its use of classical allusions and complex meters. more
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