“The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies.”
Quote by William Temple
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William Temple
William Temple, born on April 25, 1628, and died on January 27, 1699, was a renowned English essayist. His unique writing style had a profound impact on the development of essay writing in the following centuries. more
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