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“The man who first abused his fellows with swear-words instead of bashing their brains out with a club should be counted among those who laid the foundations of civilization.”

Quote by John Denham

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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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