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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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Song from The Silent Woman

12 lines
Ben Jonson·1572–1637
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till to be neat, still to be dressed,As you were going to a feast;Still to be powdered, still perfumed:Lady, it is to be presumed,Though art's hid causes are not found,All is not sweet, all is not sound. Give me a look, give me a face,That makes simplicity a grace;Robes loosely flowing, hair as free;Such sweet neglect more taketh meThan all th' adulteries of art:They strike mine eyes, but not my heart.
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