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SMATTERERS by SAMUEL BUTLER (1612-1680)

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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