Wine whets the wit, improves its native force… - John Pomfret

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Wine whets the wit, improves its native force…

John Pomfret

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About John Pomfret

John Pomfret (1667 – 1702) was an English poet and clergyman.

We bear it calmly, though a ponderous woe,
And still adore the hand that gives the blow.

Heaven is not always angry when he strikes,
But most chastises those whom most he likes.

We live and learn, but not the wiser grow.