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Quote by John Milton

“True it is that covetousness is rich, modesty starves.”

Quote by John Milton

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John Milton, born on December 9, 1608, in London, and died on November 8, 1674, was a renowned English poet and scholar. He is best known for his epic poem 'Paradise Lost,' which has had a profound impact on world literature. more

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