Yet, fooled with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay: To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse, and, while it says, we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest. Letters Concerning the English Nation - Page 176by Voltaire - 1733 - 253 pagesFull view - About this book
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