What is hope? nothing but the paint on the face of Existence; the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of.

Lord Byron

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Topic

Hope

Author

Lord Byron

Medium

Letter

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

English

Time

1830 1830s 19th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 1

Citation

Lord Byron. "Letter CCXXVII, To Mr. Moore, 13 Terrace, Piccadilly, October 28, 1815."

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Time
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Printer;
Like the cover of an old Book,
Its Contents torn out,
And stript of its lettering and gilding,
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Topic
Afterlife

Author

Benjamin Franklin
Medium
Epitaph
Statement Type
Epitaph Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
1728 1720s 18th century