He ranged his tropes, and preached up patience; Backed his … - Matthew Prior

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He ranged his tropes, and preached up patience;
Backed his opinion with quotations.

Matthew Prior

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Matthew Prior (July 21, 1664 – September 18, 1721) was an English poet and diplomat.

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Cured yesterday of my disease,
I died last night of my physician.

Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.

They never taste who always drink;
They always talk who never think.

He ranged his tropes, and preached up patience; Backed his opinion with quotations. - Matthew Prior

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