Idle Quote by Robert Southwell

“Plough not the seas, sow not the sands,Leave off your idle pain;Seek other mistress for your minds,Love's service is in vain.” quote by Robert Southwell — Download Open image

“Plough not the seas, sow not the sands,Leave off your idle pain;Seek other mistress for your minds,Love's service is in vain.”

Robert Southwell

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