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The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes And gaping mouth, that testified surprise.

John Dryden

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John Dryden
Age: 68 †
Born: 1631
Born: August 7
Died: 1700
Died: May 12
Hymnwriter
Literary Critic
Playwright
Poet
Translator
Aldwincle
Northamptonshire
Surprise
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Testified
Stupid
Gaping
Eyes
Foolishness
Eye
Stood
Nature
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People
Mouth
Mouths

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