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— Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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noun

A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television.

“The lead actor delivered a powerful performance that moved the entire audience to tears.”

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Or every foolish brain that humours you.

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Ben Jonson·1572–1637
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I would not have you to invade each place, “ Nor thrust yourself on all societies, “Till men’s affections, or your own desert, “ Should worthily invite you to your rank. “ He that is so respectless in his courses, “ Oft sells his reputation at cheap market. “ Nor would I you should melt away vourself“ In flashing bravery, lest while yon affect“ To make a blaze of gentry to the world, “ A little puff and scorn extinguish it, “ And you be left like an unsavory snuff, “ Whose property is only to offend.” I’d ha’ you sober and contain yourself: Not, that your sail be bigger than your boat:
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