For though the poet's matter nature be, His art doth give the fashion. And that he Who casts to write a living line, must sweat. (Ben Jonson)

For though the poet's matter nature be, His art doth give the fashion. And that he Who casts to write a living line, must sweat.

Ben Jonson

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