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Blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, and though a late, a sure reward succeeds.
William Congreve
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William Congreve
Age: 58 †
Born: 1670
Born: January 24
Died: 1729
Died: January 19
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Words are the weak support of cold indifference love has no language to be heard.
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There are come Critics so with Spleen diseased, They scarcely come inclining to be pleased: And sure he must have more than mortal Skill, Who please one against his Will.
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