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An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie for an excuse is a lie guarded.

Alexander Pope

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Ah! what avails it me the flocks to keep, Who lost my heart while I preserv'd my sheep.
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Dear, damned, distracting town, farewell! Thy fools no more I'll tease: This year in peace, ye critics, dwell, Ye harlots, sleep at ease!
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