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It is always esteemed the greatest mischief a man can do to those whom he loves, to raise men's expectations of them too high by undue and impertinent commendations.

Thomas Sprat

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Thomas Sprat
Age: 78 †
Born: 1635
Born: January 1
Died: 1713
Died: May 20
Poet
Priest
Scientist
Beaminster
Dorset
Always
Mischief
Men
Raise
Raises
Loves
Expectations
Impertinent
Praise
Commendation
Greatest
Undue
High
Esteemed

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