Rise not till noon, if life be but a dream, As Greek and Roman poets have exprest: Add good example to so grave a theme, For he who sleeps the longest lives the best.
Matthew Prior Quotes
Venus, take my votive glass; Since I am not what I was, What from this day I shall be Venus never let me see.
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Birth: | 21st July, 1664 |
Death: | 18th September, 1721 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Diplomat, Poet |
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