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By adversity are wrought the greatest works of admiration, and all the fair examples of renown, out of distress and misery are grown.

By adversity are wrought the greatest works of admiration, and all the fair examples of renown, out of distress and misery are grown.

Approximate author period: c. 1590 AD · renaissance

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Samuel Daniel
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Approximate author period: c. 1590 AD · renaissance
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