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Have as much good nature as good sense since they generally are companions.

William Wycherley

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William Wycherley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1640
Born: January 1
Died: 1715
Died: December 31
Dramatist
Playwright
Poet
Writer
Clive
Shropshire
Generally
Goodness
Since
Sense
Nature
Much
Good
Companions
Companion

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