I strongly wish for what I faintly hope; like the daydreams of melanch…

John Dryden
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I strongly wish for what I faintly hope; like the daydreams of melancholy men, I think and think in things impossible, yet love to wander in that golden maze. ✨ 'The Rival Ladies' (1664) act 3, sc. 1
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I strongly wish for what I faintly hope; like the daydreams of melancholy men, I think and think in things impossible, yet love to wander in that golden maze. ✨ 'The Rival Ladies' (1664) act 3, sc. 1

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