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Edna St. Vincent Millay Quotes: My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends - it gives a lovely light!
         

My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends - it gives a lovely light!


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