These Oriental writings on the wall, Quite common in those countries, are a kind Of monitors adapted to recall, Like skulls at Memphian banquets, to the mind The words which shook Belshazzar in his hall, And took his kingdom from him : You will find,... Don Juan. Complete ed., with notes - Page 107by George Gordon N. Byron (6th baron.) - 1875Full view - About this book
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...o'er with blue, Soft Persian sentences, in lilac letters, From poets, or the moralists their betters. These oriental writings on the wall, Quite common...Though sages may pour out their wisdom's treasure, LXV. A beauty at the season's close grown hectic, A genius who has drunk himself to death, A rake turn'd... | |
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