Classic and Contemporary Poetry
COLD COMFORT, by MIRCEA DINESCU First Line: God preserve me from those who want what's best for me Last Line: Only great provisions of tolerance and fear Subject(s): Government; Human Rights; Tyranny And Tyrants | ||||||||
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