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“To be wise and eke to love, Is granted scarce to gods above.”

Quote by Edmund Spenser

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Edmund Spenser, a renowned English poet, was born in England in 1552. His poetry has had a profound impact on literature, with his epic poem 'The Faerie Queene' being hailed as a classic of English literature. more

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