When I consider life, it is all a cheat. Yet fooled with ho… - John Dryden

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When I consider life, it is all a cheat. Yet fooled with hope, people favor this deceit.

John Dryden

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John Dryden (19 August 1631 {9 August O.S.} – 12 May 1700 {1 May O.S.}) was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright. He was Poet Laureate, 1668–1689.

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When I consider life, it is all a cheat. Yet fooled with hope, people favor this deceit. - John Dryden

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