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The pleasures of the mighty are obtained by the tears of the poor.
Samuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson
Born: Aug 19, 1689
Died: Jul 4, 1761

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Tears, Pleasures, Obtained, Poor, Mighty

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