“Covetous ambition, thinking all too little which presently it hath, supposeth itself to stand in need of that which it hath not.”
Quote by Walter Raleigh
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The Works of Sir Walter Ralegh, Kt., Now First Collected: Miscellaneous works
This volume encompasses a selection of Sir Walter Ralegh's diverse literary works, showcasing his contributions to English literature and historical narratives. more
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Walter Raleigh
Walter Raleigh was an English writer, explorer, soldier, and politician. He is renowned for his poetry, such as 'The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd', and his involvement in the establishment of the Roanoke Colony in North America. Raleigh served as a courtier to Elizabeth I and later became a favorite of King James I. more
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Source: The Works of Sir Walter Ralegh: Kt. Political, Commercial, and Philosophical; Together with His Letters and Poems. The Whole Never Before Collected Together, and Some Never Yet Printed. To which is Prefix'd, a New Account of His Life by Tho. Birch
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