“Humility enforces where neither virtue nor strength can prevail, nor reason.”
Quote by Francis Quarles
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Francis Quarles
Francis Quarles, a renowned English poet, was born on May 8, 1592, and died on September 8, 1644. His poetry focused on religious and moral themes, deeply influenced by Puritan thought. more
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