He that thinks himself capable of astonishing may write blank verse: but those that hope only to please must condescend to rhyme. (Samuel Johnson)

He that thinks himself capable of astonishing may write blank verse: but those that hope only to please must condescend to rhyme.

Samuel Johnson

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