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Luxurious lobster-nights, farewell, For sober, studious days!

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can.
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Get place and wealth, if possible with grace if not, by any means get wealth and place.
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In a sadly pleasing strain, let the warbling lute complain.
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