Mark Akenside quote

Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys, and eagerly pursues imaginary joys.
Mark Akenside
Mark Akenside
Mark Akenside
Born: Nov 9, 1721
Died: Jun 23, 1770

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Trifles, Seeks, Joys, Toys, Fantastic, Painted, Eagerly, Imaginary

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