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The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.

Edward Young

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Edward Young
Died: 1765
Died: April 5
Literary Critic
Playwright
Poet
Upham
Hampshire
Titles
Drop
Clouds
Seek
Wealth
Wisdom
May
Estates
Must
Sought

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And friend received with thumps upon the back.
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Give me, indulgent gods with mind serene, And guiltless heart, to range the sylvan scene, No splendid poverty, no smiling care, No well-bred hate, or servile grandeur, there.
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