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Bid me to love, and I will give a loving heart to thee.

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
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Love
Thee
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Conquer we shall, but, we must first contend! It's not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
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Praise they that will times past, I joy to see My selfe now live: this age best pleaseth mee.
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I dare not ask a kiss I dare not beg a smile Lest having that or this, I might grow proud the while. No, no, the utmost share Of my desire shall be Only to kiss that air, That lately kissed thee.
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That age is best which is the first When youth and blood are warmer.
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Hast thou attempted greatnesse? Then go on Back-turning slackens resolution.
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