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Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.

~William Davenant

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Since knowledge is but sorrow's spy, It is not safe to know.

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Fame, like the river, is narrowest where it is bred, and broadest afar off.

~William Davenant

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Poet

Born: Unknown

Died: April 7th, 1668

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