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The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.

George Herbert

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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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Politician
Priest
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Montgomery
Powys
Folks
Fine
Within
House
Good

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