Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the s…

John Dryden
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Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery way: Pleased with the surface, we glide swiftly on, And see the dangers that we cannot shun.
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