Their feet through faithless leather met the dirt, And oftener chang'd their principles than shirt. - Edward Young

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Their feet through faithless leather met the dirt,
And oftener chang'd their principles than shirt.

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About Edward Young

Edward Young (c. 3 July 1683 – April 5, 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts.

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