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We, in some unknown Power's employ,
Move on a rigorous line;
Can neither, when we will, enjoy,
Nor, when we will, resign.
--
"Stanzas in Memory of the Author of "Obermann"" (1852), st. 34.

 

Matthew Arnold

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