Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and h…

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Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship. ✨ 'Comus' (1637) l. 745
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Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship. ✨ 'Comus' (1637) l. 745

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