Of all the tyrants that the world affords, Our own affectio… - William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling

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Of all the tyrants that the world affords,
Our own affections are the fiercest lords.

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling

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William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling (c. 1567 in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire – 12 February 1640) was a Scottish poet.

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