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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
"NO SEEKING, NO LOSING", by ANONYMOUS
First Line: An old philosopher in china
Last Line: Early or late -- 'twas not his wish
Subject(s): Philosophy & Philosophers
First Line: An old philosopher in china
Last Line: Early or late -- 'twas not his wish
Subject(s): Philosophy & Philosophers
AN old philosopher in China
Spent all his life in angling;
He thought that there was nothing finer
Than having his line dangling:
He used no bait, he caught no fish
Early or late — 't was not his wish.
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