For present joys are more to flesh and blood Than a dull prospect of a distant good. - John Dryden

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For present joys are more to flesh and blood
Than a dull prospect of a distant good.

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About John Dryden

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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