“Vanity is the poison of agreeableness; yet as poison, when artfully and properly applied, has a salutary effect in medicine, so has vanity in the commerce and society of the world.”
Quote by Sir Fulke Greville
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Sir Fulke Greville
Sir Fulke Greville (1554-1628) was a British poet, diplomat, and nobleman of the Renaissance era, renowned for his literary contributions. He served as a diplomat, later transitioning to a writer whose works reflected the complexities of his time. Greville's poetry, blending classical elements with realistic observation, is considered a significant legacy in English literature. Despite a controversial life, his impact on literary history remains profound. more
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