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George Lillo, a renowned playwright from England, was born on February 3, 1691, and passed away on September 4, 1739. His works had a profound impact on 18th-century English drama, particularly his tragedy 'Isabella,' which is considered a milestone in the history of English drama.

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“The firmest purpose of a woman's heart to well-timed, artful flattery may yield.”

Wells Heart May Purpose Yield Flattery

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“When gratitude o'erflows the swelling heart, and breathes in free and uncorrupted praise for benefits received, propitious heaven takes such acknowledgment as fragrant incense, and doubles all its blessings.”

Heart Heaven Gratitude Blessing Benefits Praise Breathe Acknowledgment Incense Swelling

Book:Fatal curiosity, a tragedy. Marina, a play. Elmerick; or, Justice triumphant, a tragedy. Britannia and Batavia, a masque. Arden of Feversham, a tragedy

Source: Fatal curiosity, a tragedy. Marina, a play. Elmerick; or, Justice triumphant, a tragedy. Britannia and Batavia, a masque. Arden of Feversham, a tragedy