Bells Quote by Don Marquis

“I suppose the human race is doing the best it can but hells bells thats only an explanation its not an excuse.”

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In cloths cheap handsomeness, doth bear the bell.

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Now see that noble and most sovereign reason, Like sweet bells jangled, out of tune and harsh.

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