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A gen'rous heart repairs a sland'rous tongue.

Alexander Pope

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Grave authors say, and witty poets sing, That honest wedlock is a glorious thing.
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Live like yourself, was soon my lady's word, And lo! two puddings smok'd upon the board.
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On cold December fragrant chaplets blow, And heavy harvests nod beneath the snow.
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Modest plainness sets off sprightly wit, For works may have more with than does 'em good, As bodies perish through excess of blood.
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At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense.
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With ev'ry pleasing, ev'ry prudent part, Say, what can Chloe want?-She wants a heart.
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