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The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.
John Milton
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"The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby."
— John Milton

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John Milton was a Poet from Kingdom of England (1608–1674).

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This quote is attributed to John Milton, a Poet from Kingdom of England.
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John Milton lived from 1608 – 1674.