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John Dryden

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John Dryden was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who dominated the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden.


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Quote Left Reason to rule but mercy to forgive: The first is the law, the last prerogative. Quote Right
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Quote Left Woman's honor is nice as ermine; it will not bear a soil. Quote Right
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Quote Left Successful crimes alone are justified. Quote Right
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Quote Left For all have not the gift of martyrdom. Quote Right
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Quote Left Better shun the bait, than struggle in the snare. Quote Right
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Book: Reflection on the Important Things