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George Herbert was a Welsh poet, orator and Anglican priest. Being born into an artistic and wealthy family, he received a good education which led to his holding prominent positions at Cambridge University and Parliament. As a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, England, George Herbert excelled in languages and music. He went to college with the intention of becoming a priest, but his scholarship attracted the attention of King James I/VI. Herbert served in parliament for two years. public orator and poet


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Quote Left My grandkids say, 'Reality Bites.' O.K., but it also challenges and rewards...I believe our best days are yet to come. Quote Right
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Quote Left Whether I flie with angels, fall with dust, Thy hands made both, and I am there:... Quote Right
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Quote Left One enemy is too much. Quote Right
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Quote Left Never was a miser a brave soul. Quote Right
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Quote Left The Congress will push me to raise taxes, and I'll say no, and they'll push and I'll say no, and they'll push again. And all I can say to them is read my lips No New Taxes. Quote Right
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