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Amongst the sons of men how few are known Who dare be just to merit not their own.
Charles Churchill
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Charles Churchill
Died: 1764
Died: November 4
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Satire, whilst envy and ill-humor sway The mind of man, must always make her way Nor to a bosom, with discretion fraught, Is all her malice worth a single thought. The wise have not the will, nor fools the power, To stop her headstrong course within the hour Left to herself, she dies opposing strife Gives her fresh vigor, and prolongs her life.
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