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“Some old men, continually praise the time of their youth. In fact, you would almost think that there were no fools in their days, but unluckily they themselves are left as an example.”
 
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Alexander Pope
 
Nationality:   English
 
Date of Birth:   May 21, 1688
 
Date of Death:   May 30,  1744
 
Profession:   Poet
 
 
 
 
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