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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EARTHLY PRIDE, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: How baseless is the mightiest earthly pride
Last Line: Is but an insect's sepulchre at best.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs.
Subject(s): Pride; Self-esteem; Self-respect
First Line: How baseless is the mightiest earthly pride
Last Line: Is but an insect's sepulchre at best.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs.
Subject(s): Pride; Self-esteem; Self-respect
HOW baseless is the mightiest earthly pride.
The diamond is but charcoal purified,
The lordliest pearl that decks a monarch's breast
Is but an insect's sepulchre at best.
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