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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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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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