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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave They say my verse is sad: no wonder.Its narrow measure spansRue for eternity, and sorrowNot mine, but man'sThis is for all ill-treated fellowsUnborn and unbegot,For them to read when they're in troubleAnd I am not. - Quote by A.E. Housman

They say my verse is sad: no wonder.Its narrow measure spansRue for eternity, and sorrowNot mine, but man’sThis is for all ill-treated fellowsUnborn and unbegot,For them to read when they’re in troubleAnd I am not.

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