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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SMATTERERS, by SAMUEL BUTLER (1612-1680) Poet's Biography
First Line: All smatterers are more brisk and pert
Last Line: Than glowing coals, that give them light.
Subject(s): Superficiality
First Line: All smatterers are more brisk and pert
Last Line: Than glowing coals, that give them light.
Subject(s): Superficiality
ALL smatterers are more brisk and pert
Than those that understand an art;
As little sparkles shine more bright
Than glowing coals, that give them light.
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