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“The man who has nothing to boast of but his illustrious ancestry is like the potato. The best part is underground.”

Quote by Thomas Overbury

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Thomas Overbury

Thomas Overbury, born in 1581 in England, was a renowned poet. His poetry is celebrated for its elegant meter and profound emotional expression, which has had a profound impact on the development of poetry in the following centuries. more

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