A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will…

John Keats
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A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. ✨ Endymion bk. 1, l. 1 (1818)
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A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. ✨ Endymion bk. 1, l. 1 (1818)

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