“How some dare scorn (as if a fabulous lie) that they should rise whom death to dust doth bind -- and like to beasts, a beastly life they lead, who naught attend save death when they are dead.”
Quote by William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling
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William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling
William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling, was a renowned Scottish poet. Born in 1570 and died on September 12, 1640, he is known for his poetic works that hold a significant place in the history of Scottish literature. more
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