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Such labour'd nothings, in so strange a style, Amaze th' unlearn'd and make the learned smile.

Alexander Pope

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Ten censure wrong for one who writes amiss.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind's concern is charity.
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