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Accomplishments have taken virtue's place, and wisdom falls before exterior grace.

William Cowper

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William Cowper
Age: 68 †
Born: 1731
Born: November 26
Died: 1800
Died: April 25
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Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
Virtue
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Accomplishments
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Exterior
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Accomplishment
Grace

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