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1828–1909

A READING OF LIFE — THE VITAL CHOICE

George Meredith

Or shall we run with Artemis Or yield the breast to Aphrodite? Both are mighty; Both give bliss;

Each can torture if divided; Each claims worship undivided, In her wake would have us wallow. Youth must offer on bent knees

Homage unto one or other; Earth, the mother, This decrees; And unto the pallid Scyther

Either points us shun we either Shun or too devoutly follow.

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