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John Milton on Smile

1608–1674 England

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For smiles from reason flow
To brute deny'd, and are of love the food.

A smile that glow'd
Celestial rosy red, love's proper hue.

Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee
Jest, and youthful jollity,
Quips and cranks and wanton wiles,
Nods and becks and wreathèd smiles.

L'Allegro (1631)

Sport, that wrinkled Care derides,
And Laughter, holding both his sides.
Come, and trip it, as you go.
On the light fantastic toe.

L'Allegro (1631)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: John Milton (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.