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Whence, but from Heaven, could men unskilled in arts, In several ages born, in several parts, Weave such agreeing truths? or how, or why, Should all conspire to cheat us with a lie! Unasked their pains, ungrateful their advice, Starving their gain, and martyrdom their price.
Whence, but from Heaven, could men unskilled in arts, In several ages born, in several parts, Weave such agreeing truths? or how, or why, Should all conspire to cheat us with a lie! Unasked their pains, ungrateful their advice, Starving their gain, and martyrdom their price.
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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- A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations (catalogued1888) (1888 AD)
Page 61 · printed citation: Dryden · subject: THE BIBLE
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