He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the centre, a…

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He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted walks under the mid-day sun; Himself his own dungeon. ✨ 'Comus' (1637) l. 373
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