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Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship.

John Milton

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John Milton
Age: 65 †
Born: 1608
Born: December 9
Died: 1674
Died: November 8
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Politician
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Beauty
Feasts
High
Workmanship
Nature
Solemnity
May
Brag
Must
Courts
Shown
Court
Wonder

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