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Even in a hero's heart Discretion is the better part.

Charles Churchill

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Charles Churchill
Died: 1764
Died: November 4
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City of Westminster
Better
Even
Heart
Discretion
Hero
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Great use they have, when in the hands Of one like me, who understands, Who understands the time and place, The person, manner, and the grace, Which fools neglect so that we find, If all the requisites are join'd, From whence a perfect joke must spring, A joke's a very serious thing.
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