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We build statues out of snow, and weep to see them melt.
Walter Scott
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Walter Scott
Age: 61 †
Born: 1771
Born: August 15
Died: 1832
Died: September 21
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Certainly, quoth Athelstane, women are the least to be trusted of all animals, monks and abbots excepted.
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The summer dawn's reflected hue To purple changed Lock Katrine blue, Mildly and soft the western breeze Just kiss'd the lake, just stirr'd the trees, And the pleased lake, like maiden coy, Trembled but dimpled not for joy.
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Heap on more wood! - the wind is chill But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still.
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