“When religion doth with virtue join, it makes a hero like an angel shine.”
Quote by Edmund Waller
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Edmund Waller
Edmund Waller was a renowned 17th-century English poet, known for his lyrical and satirical poems. His works hold significant地位 in literary history and have had a profound impact on subsequent poets. more
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