“Whoe'er thou art, thy Lord and master see, Thou wast my Slave, thou art, or thou shalt be.”
Quote by George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne
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George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne
George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne, was a prominent English poet of the 18th century. His poetry is renowned for its elegance and emotional depth, influencing many poets that followed. more
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