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From toil he wins his spirits light, From busy day the peaceful night Rich, from the very want of wealth, In heaven's best treasures, peace and health.

Thomas Gray

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Thomas Gray
Age: 54 †
Born: 1716
Born: December 26
Died: 1771
Died: July 30
Literary Critic
Poet
London
England
Peace
Peaceful
Spirit
Treasure
Night
Busy
Light
Health
Best
Wealth
Treasures
Rich
Wins
Winning
Toil
Heaven
Spirits

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