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He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise.
Approximate author period: c. 1612 AD · renaissance
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- George Herbert
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- Approximate author period: c. 1612 AD · renaissance
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