Nor shall this peace sleep with her; but as when The bird of wonder di…

William Shakespeare
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Nor shall this peace sleep with her; but as when The bird of wonder dies, the maiden phoenix, Her ashes new-create another heir As great in admiration as herself. ✨ 'Henry VIII' (1613) act 5, sc. 5, l. 40
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Nor shall this peace sleep with her; but as when The bird of wonder dies, the maiden phoenix, Her ashes new-create another heir As great in admiration as herself. ✨ 'Henry VIII' (1613) act 5, sc. 5, l. 40

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