Samuel Johnson: Peace courts his hand, but spreads her charms in vain; "Think nothing gain'd," he cries, "till naught remain."

Peace courts his hand, but spreads her charms in vain; "Think nothing gain'd," h — Samuel Johnson

Peace courts his hand, but spreads her charms in vain; "Think nothing gain'd," he cries, "till naught remain."

Samuel Johnson

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