This is joy's bonfire, then, where love's strong artsMake of so noble individual partsOne fire of four inflaming eyes, and of two loving hearts.

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John Donne was a 16th-century English poet and cleric. John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London (1621–1631). Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection
  • Marriage — Partnership, commitment, and the journey of shared life

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