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A wit with dunces, and a dunce with wits.

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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But see, the shepherds shun the noonday heat, The lowing herds to murmuring brooks retreat, To closer shades the panting flocks remove Ye gods! And is there no relief for love?
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I as little fear that God will damn a man that has charity, as I hope that the priests can save one who has not.
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Bear, like the Turk, no brother near the throne.
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