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Delphi Poetry Anthology: The World's Greatest Poems

This anthology gathers poetic works that span different eras and literary traditions, bringing together verses that have contributed significantly to the global poetic heritage. The collection aims to showcase pieces characterized by their expressive language, emotional depth, and artistic craftsmanship. As an anthology bearing the Delphi designation, it follows a publishing approach common to reference and literary collections that compile works across diverse sources. The selection contains poetry reflecting multiple cultures, time periods, and stylistic approaches. Due to the nature of such compilations, the specific contents may vary across different editions and printings. more

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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more

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“Thyself and thy belongings Are not thine own so proper, as to waste Thyself upon thy virtues, they on thee. Heaven doth with us as we with torches do, Not light them for themselves; for if our virtues Did not go forth of us 't were all alike As if we had them not. Spirits are not finely touch'd But to fine issues; nor Nature never lends The smallest scruple of her excellence, But, like a thrifty goddess, she determines Herself the glory of a creditor - Both thanks and use.”

“Live while you live, the epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day; Live while you live the sacred preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies. Lord, in my views let both united be; I live to pleasure when I live to thee.”

“Man is priest, and scholar, and statesman, and producer, and soldier. In the divided or social state these functions are parcelled out to individuals, each of whom aims to do his stint of the joint work, whilst each other performs his.”