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Death, only death, can break the lasting chain And here, ev'n then, shall my cold dust remain

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Tis use alone that sanctifies expense And splendor borrow all her rays from sense.
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With too much quickness ever to be taught With too much thinking to have common thought.
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At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense.
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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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