Bells Quote by Matthew Arnold

“On the breast of that huge Mississippi of falsehood called History, a foam-bell more or less is no consequence.” quote by Matthew Arnold — Download Open image

“On the breast of that huge Mississippi of falsehood called History, a foam-bell more or less is no consequence.”

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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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