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Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, how cruel thy dart. Those escape your anger who refuse your sway, and those are punished most, who most obey.

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Matthew Prior

Matthew Prior (July 21, 1664 - September 18, 1721) was an English poet and diplomat

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    fantastico tiranno del cuore amoroso. quanto è duro il tuo giogo, quanto è crudele il tuo dardo. quelli sfuggono alla tua rabbia che rifiuta la tua influenza, e quelli che sono più puniti, quelli che più obbediscono.

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