“The whole drama of the world is such tragedy that I am weary of the spectacle.”
John Adams (1735–1826) 2nd President of the United States
“"Who are you?" I asked the phantom,
"I am rest from Hate and Pride.
"I am friend to king and beggar,
"I am Alpha and Omega,
"I was councilor to Hagar
"But men call me suicide."
I was weary of tide breasting,
Weary of the world's behesting,
And I lusted for the resting
As a lover for his bride.”
The Tempter (1937)
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