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“That discipline which corrects the eagerness of worldly passions, which fortifies the heart with virtuous principles, which enlightens the mind with useful knowledge, and furnishes to it matter of enjoyment from within itself, is of more consequence to real felicity than all the provisions which we can make of the goods of fortune.”

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Robert Blair
Robert Blair

Robert Blair, a renowned British poet, was born on April 17, 1699, and died on February 4, 1746. His poetry is known for its religious themes and emotional expression. more

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