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“I find too there are few Friendships in the World Marriage-Proof; especially when the Person our Friend marries has not a Soul particularly capable of the Tenderness of that Endearment ... we may generally conclude the Marriage of a Friend to be the Funeral of a Friendship.”

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Katherine Philips
Katherine Philips

Katherine Philips, born on January 1, 1632 and died on June 22, 1664, was an English poet. Her poetry is known for its delicate emotions and unique style, and she is considered an important figure in 17th-century English literature. more

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