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Life let us cherish, while yet the taper glows, And the fresh flow'ret pluck ere it close Why are we fond of toil and care? Why choose the rankling thorn to wear?
Johann Martin Usteri
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Johann Martin Usteri
Age: 64 †
Born: 1763
Born: February 14
Died: 1827
Died: July 29
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City of Zurich
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