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Quote by Ben Jonson

“It is the highest of earthly honors to be descended from the great and good. They alone cry out against a noble ancestry who have none of their own.”

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Ben Jonson
Ben Jonson

Ben Jonson, a renowned English playwright and poet, was born on June 11, 1572, and died on August 6, 1637. His works have had a profound impact on the development of drama, and he is considered one of the greatest English playwrights, second only to Shakespeare. more

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