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The flower's are gone when the Fruits appear to ripen.

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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To observations which ourselves we make, we grow more partial for th' observer's sake.
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There is a majesty in simplicity.
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Be silent always when you doubt your sense.
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