Quote#World
So did she move; so did she sing
Quote byRichard Lovelace · 1617–1658
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Lucasta (1649, '59), Gratiana Dancing and Singing, st. 4.
English (original)
So did she move; so did she sing Like the Harmonious spheres that bring Unto their Rounds their musick's ayd; Which she performed such a way, As all th' inamour'd world will say The Graces daunced, and Apollo play'd.
— Richard Lovelace
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