John Morley: “To-morrow’s falser than the former day; Lies worse, and while it says…”

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To-morrow’s falser than the former day; Lies worse, and while it says we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.

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John Morley

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In this passage, Morley discusses the fleeting nature of tomorrow and the lies it brings.

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John Morley: “To-morrow’s falser than the former day; Lies worse, and while it says we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off…”