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Monkeys, as soon as they have brought forth their young, keep their eyes fastened on them, and never weary of admiring their beauty; so amorous is Nature of whatever she produces.
Monkeys, as soon as they have brought forth their young, keep their eyes fastened on them, and never weary of admiring their beauty; so amorous is Nature of whatever she produces.
Approximate author period: c. 1666 AD · renaissance
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- John Dryden
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- Approximate author period: c. 1666 AD · renaissance
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- Dictionary of Quotations (1893) (1893 AD)
Printed citation: Dryden. · page_282
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