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He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.

George Herbert

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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
Cleric
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Politician
Priest
Writer
Montgomery
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Paradise
Enter
Keys
Must
Good

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