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Trust not too much to that enchanting face; Beauty's a charm, but soon that charm will pass.
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This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
Line count: 2
Word count: 17
Hecht niet te zeer aan dat fraai aangezicht; Schoonheid is mooi, maar gauw gaat zij voorbij.
Text Authorship:
Lau Kanen. Contact: boudewijnkanen (AT) gmail (DOT) com
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This text was added to the website: 2016-09-11
Line count: 2
Word count: 16
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