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"Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art."

Izaak Walton, English Writer

Nature, Art, Musicians, Shame

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"Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art."

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