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" Thy babbling tongue tells golden tales
Of endless treasure;
Thy bounty offers easy sales
Of lasting pleasure;
Thou ask'st the conscience what she ails,
And swear'st to ease her:
There's none can want where thou supply'st:
There's none can give when thou deny'st.
Alas! fond world, thou boast'st; false world thou ly'st. "

Francis Quarles


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Francis Quarles quote : Thy babbling tongue tells golden tales <br /> Of endless treasure; <br />Thy bounty offers easy sales <br /> Of lasting pleasure; <br />Thou ask'st the conscience what she ails, <br /> And swear'st to ease her: <br />There's none can want where thou supply'st: <br />There's none can give when thou deny'st. <br />Alas! fond world, thou boast'st; false world thou ly'st.