And poets by their sufferings grow; As if there were no more to do, To make a poet excellent, But only want and discontent. - Samuel Butler

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And poets by their sufferings grow;
As if there were no more to do,
To make a poet excellent,
But only want and discontent.

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About Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler (February 8 1612 – September 25 1680) was an English satirical poet.

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