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Roger L'Estrange was an English author and translator, renowned for his translation of the Bible into English, which was widely used during the 17th and 18th centuries. He was also a playwright and poet, contributing to the literary scene of his era.

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Famous Roger L'Estrange Quotes

“Humor is the offspring of man; it comes forth like Minerva, fully armed from the brain.”

Men Brain Wit Offspring Minerva

Author:Roger L'Estrange

“Intemperate wits will spare neither friend nor foe, and make themselves the common enemies of mankind.”

Common Enemy Mankind Wit Spares Foe Common Enemy

Book:Fables of Æsop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflections

Source: Fables of Æsop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflections

“The fairest blossoms of pleasantry thrive best where the sun is not strong enough to scorch, nor the soil rank enough to corrupt.”

Enough Strong Sun Wit Soil Thrive Strong Enough Not Strong Not Strong Enough Pleasantries

Author:Roger L'Estrange

“The lowest boor may laugh on being tickled, but a man must have intelligence to be amused by wit.”

Men May Laughing Wit Lowest Amused

Author:Roger L'Estrange