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1823–1896

IV.— FOOL AND WISE.

Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore

Endow the fool with sun and moon, Being his, he holds them mean and low, But to the wise a little boon Is great, because the giver's so.

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IV.— FOOL AND WISE. · Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore · Poetry Cove