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The lines of poetry, the period of prose, and even the texts of Scripture most frequently recollected and quoted, are th
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"The lines of poetry, the period of prose, and even the texts of Scripture most frequently recollected and quoted, are those which are felt to be preeminently musical"

- William Shenstone

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England Flag This quote is written / told by William Shenstone between November 13, 1714 and February 11, 1763. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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