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LOSS FROM THE LEAST by Robert Herrick

By Robert Herrick

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Great men by small means oft are overthrown; He's lord of thy life, who contemns his own.

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"Great men by small means oft are overthrown;..."

"LOSS FROM THE LEAST" by Robert Herrick is a deep english poem consisting of 2 lines. This English poem by Robert Herrick demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Great men by small means oft are overthrown; He's lord of thy life, who contemns his own....", this piece explores themes of deep through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Robert Herrick's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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Robert Herrick (1591–1674) was an English Cavalier poet whose "Hesperides" (1648) contains over 1,200 poems. His carpe diem verse "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" ("Gather ye rosebuds while ye may") and lyric poems celebrate love, beauty, and the passing of time.

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