 Here pause — and, thro' the starting tear, Survey this grave. The poor Inhabitant below Was quick to learn and wise to know, And keenly felt the friendly glow, And softer flame, But thoughtless follies laid him low, And stain'd his name ! Reader, attend...  El carácter - Page 168by Samuel Smiles, Emilio Augusto Soulère - 1895 - 362 pagesFull view - About this book
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