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From restless thoughts, that, like a deadly swarm Of hornets arm'd, no sooner found alone, But rush upon me thronging.

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John Milton
Age: 65 †
Born: 1608
Born: December 9
Died: 1674
Died: November 8
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Upon
Deadly
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Restless
Thinking
Rush
Like
Sooner
Anxiety
Thoughts
Hornets
Arms
Swarm
Alone
Swarms

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