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It is a shame for the tongue to cast itself upon the uncertain pardon of other's ears

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Joseph Hall
Age: 82 †
Born: 1574
Born: July 1
Died: 1656
Died: September 8
Clergyman
Poet
Priest
Writer
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Leicestershire
Casts
Tongue
Shame
Ears
Upon
Pardon
Uncertain
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