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Quote by Thomas Otway

“There is such sweet pain in parting that I could hang forever on thine arms, and look away my life into thine eyes.”

Quote by Thomas Otway

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Thomas Otway, born on March 3, 1652, and died on April 14, 1685, was an English dramatist. Known for his emotionally rich and dramatic works, Otway had a significant impact on the development of drama in the following centuries. more

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