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May I always have a heart superior, with economy suitable, to my fortune.

William Shenstone

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William Shenstone
Age: 48 †
Born: 1714
Born: November 18
Died: 1763
Died: February 11
Gardener
Horticulturist
Poet
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Fortune
Economy
May
Heart
Always
Suitable
Contentment
Superior
Superiors

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