“Such is our pride, our folly, or our fate, That few, but such as cannot write, translate.”
Quote by John Denham
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John Denham
John Denham, an English poet, was born in 1615 and died in March 1669. His poetry was well-received during his time, particularly known for his pastoral poems. more
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