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I've lately had two spiders
Crawling upon my startled hopes--
Now though thy friendly hand has brushed read more

I've lately had two spiders
Crawling upon my startled hopes--
Now though thy friendly hand has brushed 'em from me,
Yet still they crawl offensive to mine eyes:
I would have some kind friend to tread upon 'em.

by Colley Cibber Found in: Spiders Quotes,
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Losers must have leave to speak.

Losers must have leave to speak.

by Colley Cibber Found in: Loss Quotes,
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Oh, say! what is that thing call'd light,
Which I must ne'er enjoy?
What are the blessings read more

Oh, say! what is that thing call'd light,
Which I must ne'er enjoy?
What are the blessings of the sight?
Oh, tell your poor blind boy!

by Colley Cibber Found in: Blindness Quotes,
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Words are but empty thanks.

Words are but empty thanks.

by Colley Cibber Found in: Words Quotes,
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Persuasion tips his tongue whene'er he talks.

Persuasion tips his tongue whene'er he talks.

by Colley Cibber Found in: Talk Quotes,
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