March 8, 2026
"The World" (Excerpt) by George Herbert
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Love built a stately house, where Fortune came,
And spinning fancies, she was heard to say
That her fine cobwebs did support the frame,
Whereas they were supported by the same;
But Wisdom quickly swept them all away.
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"The World" by George Herbert. Love built a stately house where fortune came,
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And spinning fancies, she was heard to say That her fine cobwebs did support the frame,
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Whereas they were supported by the same; But wisdom quickly swept them all away.
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"The World" by George Herbert.
00:00:01,800 --> 00:00:10,960
"The World" by George Herbert. Love built a stately house where fortune came,
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00:00:11,680 --> 00:00:19,100
And spinning fancies, she was heard to say That her fine cobwebs did support the frame,
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00:00:19,540 --> 00:00:27,200
Whereas they were supported by the same; But wisdom quickly swept them all away.
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00:00:29,660 --> 00:00:32,080
"The World" by George Herbert.