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AH! CEASE - THOSE FRUITLESS TEARS RESTRAIN by PIETRO METASTASIO

Last Line: Acquired in dangers past
Subject(s): PERSEVERANCE;

AH! cease''"those fruitless tears restrain,
I go misfortune to defy,
To smile at fate with proud disdain,
To triumph''"not to die!
I with fresh laurels go to crown
My closing days at last,
Securing all the bright renown
Acquired in dangers past



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