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God employs several translators; some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war, some by justice.
John Donne
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"God employs several translators; some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war, some by justice."
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God employs several translators; some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war, some by justice. — John Donne

About John Donne

John Donne was a Poet from Kingdom of England (1572–1631).

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This quote is attributed to John Donne, a Poet from Kingdom of England.
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John Donne lived from 1572 – 1631.
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