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The empty vessel giveth a greater sound than the full barrel.

John Lyly

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John Lyly
Died: 1606
Died: November 18
Novelist
Playwright
Politician
Writer
Kent
England
John Lilly
John Lylie
John Lyly
Empty
Ignorance
Full
Greater
Giveth
Sound
Barrel
Barrels
Conceit
Vessel

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