In all thy humours, whether grave or mellow, Thou'rt such a touchy, te…

Joseph Addison
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In all thy humours, whether grave or mellow, Thou'rt such a touchy, testy, pleasant fellow, Hast so much wit and mirth and spleen about thee, There is no living with thee, nor without thee. ✨ 'The Spectator' no. 68, 18 May 1711.
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In all thy humours, whether grave or mellow, Thou'rt such a touchy, testy, pleasant fellow, Hast so much wit and mirth and spleen about thee, There is no living with thee, nor without thee. ✨ 'The Spectator' no. 68, 18 May 1711.

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