Quote #5

And I was strong, strong in the sun I thought I'd see when day is done. Now I'm weaker than the palest blue Oh, so weak in the need for you.

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  5. Fame is but a fruit tree- so very unsound. It can never flourish 'till its stock is in the ground.
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