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In all things rest is sweet there is sur feit even in honey, even in Aphrodite s lovely flowers.

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Pindar
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Pindarus
Pindaros
Dircæan Swan
Honey
Flowers
Lovely
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Sweet
Rest
Even
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Aphrodite

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