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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham Quotes

English statesman and poet

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, KG, PC, FRS (30 January 1628 – 16 April 1687) was an English dramatist, poet, politician, wit and rake.

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Alternative Names: George Villiers • George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

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All these threatening storms, which, like impregnate Clouds, hover o'er our heads, will (when they once are grasp'd but by the eye of reason) melt into fruitful showers of blessings on the people.

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A mans fame and hayre grow most after death, and are both equally uselesse.

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