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Tho' Beauty is generally the creature of fancy, yet are there some who will be Beauties in every eye.
Samuel Richardson
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Samuel Richardson
Age: 73 †
Born: 1687
Born: August 19
Died: 1761
Died: July 4
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The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level.
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From sixteen to twenty, all women, kept in humor by their hopes and by their attractions, appear to be good-natured.
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The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.
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