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Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

William Cowper

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William Cowper
Age: 68 †
Born: 1731
Born: November 26
Died: 1800
Died: April 25
Hymnwriter
Poet
Poet Lawyer
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Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
Glory
Built
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War
Inspirational
Selfishness
Selfish
Guilt
Shame

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