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“He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted walks under the mid-day sun; Himself his own dungeon.”
 
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John Milton
 
Nationality:   English
 
Date of Birth:   Dec 9, 1608
 
Date of Death:   Nov 8,  1674
 
Profession:   Poet
 
 
 
 
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