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John Dryden

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John Dryden was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who dominated the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden.


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Quote Left Reason to rule but mercy to forgive: The first is the law, the last prerogative. Quote Right
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Quote Left Never was patriot yet, but was a fool. Quote Right
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Quote Left For they conquer who believe they can. Quote Right
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Quote Left Pains of love be sweeter far Than all other pleasures are. Quote Right
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Quote Left This good had full as bad a Consequence: The Book thus put in every vulgar hand,... Quote Right
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