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Poverty palls the most generous spirits it cows industry, and casts resolution itself into despair.

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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
Poverty
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Resolution
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Despair

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