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The earth, though in comparison of heaven so small, nor glistering, may of solid good contain more plenty than the sun, that barren shines.

John Milton

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John Milton
Age: 65 †
Born: 1608
Born: December 9
Died: 1674
Died: November 8
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Though
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Heaven
Contain
Earth
Solid
May
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Good
Plenty
Shining
Sun
Small
Barren

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