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William Wordsworth Quotes: Rapine, avarice, expense, This is idolatry; and these we adore; Plain living and high thinking are no more.
         

Rapine, avarice, expense, This is idolatry; and these we adore; Plain living and high thinking are no more.


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This page presents the quote "Rapine, avarice, expense, This is idolatry; and these we adore; Plain living and high thinking are no more.". Author of this quote is William Wordsworth. This quote is about idols, idolatry, adore, avarice, thinking,.