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" A sigh or tear perhaps she'll give,
But love on pity cannot live:
Tell her that hearts for hearts were made,
And love with love is only paid,
Tell her my pains so fast increase
That soon it will be past redress;
For the wretch that speechless lies,
Attends but death to close his eyes. "

John Dryden


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John Dryden quote : A sigh or tear perhaps she'll give,<br />But love on pity cannot live:<br />Tell her that hearts for hearts were made,<br />And love with love is only paid,<br />Tell her my pains so fast increase<br />That soon it will be past redress;<br />For the wretch that speechless lies,<br />Attends but death to close his eyes.