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Nicholas Breton (1545-1626) was an influential English poet during the Renaissance period. His diverse poetry covered themes such as love, nature, and religion, and had a profound impact on the development of English poetry.

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All Foe Heart Assurance Bed Comfort Country Dancer Dancing Empty Fit Friends Glad Happiness Hay Hollow Identity If The Shoe Fits Ifs Inspirational Kissing

Famous Nicholas Breton Quotes

“I wish my deadly foe, no worse than want of friends, and empty purse.”

Want Wish Empty Reincarnation Foe Purses

Author:Nicholas Breton

“Thus much for thy assurance know; a hollow friend is but a hellish foe.”

Knows Friends Assurance Foe Hollow

Book:The Works in Verse and Prose of Nicholas Breton: Verse

Source: The Works in Verse and Prose of Nicholas Breton: Verse

About the Author

Born: 1545
Died: 1626
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 9

Books & Sources

A Bower of Delights: Being Interwoven Verse and Prose from the Works of Nicholas BretonRelated source material

Phillida and Coridon: and other pastoralsRelated source material

The Works in Verse and Prose of Nicholas Breton: VerseRelated source material

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