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To err is human to forgive, divine.
Alexander Pope
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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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When I die, I should be ashamed to leave enough to build me a monument if there were a wanting friend above ground. I would enjoy the pleasure of what I give by giving it alive and seeing another enjoy it.
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See Christians, Jews, one heavy sabbath keep, And all the western world believe and sleep.
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The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.
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