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I have a soul that like an ample shield Can take in all, and verge enough for more.

John Dryden

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John Dryden
Age: 68 †
Born: 1631
Born: August 7
Died: 1700
Died: May 12
Hymnwriter
Literary Critic
Playwright
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Aldwincle
Northamptonshire
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Soul
Take
Enough
Like
Quiver
Ample
Shield
Shields

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