Women are like tricks by sleight of hand, Which, to admire, we should not understand - William Congreve

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Women are like tricks by sleight of hand,
Which, to admire, we should not understand

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About William Congreve

William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright and poet.

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