| John Bartlett (18201905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919. |
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| Laman Blanchard. (18031845) |
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| 1 | Sooth t were a pleasant life to lead, With nothing in the world to do But just to blow a shepherds reed, The silent season thro And just to drive a flock to feed, Sheepquiet, fond and few! |
| Dolce far Niente. Stanza 1. |
| 2 | Give me to live with Love alone And let the world go dine and dress; For Love hath lowly haunts
. If lifes a flower, I choose my own T is love in Idleness. |
| Dolce far Niente. Stanza 4. |
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