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What is a kiss? Why this, as some approve: the sure, sweet cement, glue, and lime of love.

Robert Herrick

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Robert Herrick
Age: 83 †
Born: 1591
Born: August 24
Died: 1674
Died: October 12
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London
England
Kissing
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Lime
Sure
Limes
Love
Approve
Cement
Glue
Hug
Kiss

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