Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise. - Matthew Prior

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Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.

Matthew Prior

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About Matthew Prior

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

Originators like Matthew Prior:

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

Now fitted the halter, now traversed the cart,
And often took leave, but was loth to depart.

Be to her virtues very kind;
Be to her faults a little blind;
Let all her ways be unconfined;
And clap your padlock — on her mind!