A Quote by Joanna Baillie

Tis ever thus: indulgence spoils the base; Raising up pride, and lawless turbulence, Like noxious vapors from the fulsome marsh When morning shines upon it.

Joanna Baillie

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Base Ever Indulgence Lawless Like Marsh Morning Pride Raising Shines Spoils Thus Tis Turbulence Up

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Joanna Baillie
Scottish - Poet
1762 - 1851

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