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Nothing but man of all envenomed things, doth work upon itself, with inborn stings.

John Donne

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John Donne
Died: 1631
Died: March 31
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The rich have no more of the kingdom of heaven than they have purchased of the poor by their alms.
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So in a voice, so in a shapeless flame, Angels affect us often.
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