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From hence, let fierce contending nations know, what dire effects from civil discord flow.

Joseph Addison

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Joseph Addison
Age: 47 †
Born: 1672
Born: May 1
Died: 1719
Died: June 17
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Joseph Addisson
Right Hon. Joseph Addison
Discord
Hence
Fierce
Civil
Flow
Effects
Nations
Contending
War
Dire

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