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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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TO FRANCIS BEAUMONT.

10 lines
Ben Jonson·1572–1637
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OW I do love thee, Beaumont, and thy muse,That unto me dost such religion use!How I do fear myself, that am not worthThe least indulgent thought thy pen drops forth!At once thou mak’st me happy, and unmak’st;And giving largely to me, more thou takest!What fate is mine, that so itself bereaves?What art is thine, that so thy friend deceives?When even there, where most thou praisest me,For writing better, I must envy thee.
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