And having wisdom with each studious year, in meditation dwelt, wi

And having wisdom with each studious year, in meditation dwelt, with learning wrought, and shaped his weapon with an edge severe, sapping a solemn creed with solemn sneer. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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