When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but like a froward child, that must be played with and humored a little to keep it quiet till it falls asleep, and then the care is over.
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"When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but like a froward child, that must be played with and humored a little to keep it quiet till it falls asleep, and then the care is over." — William Temple
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When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but like a froward child, that must be played with and humored a little to keep it quiet till it falls asleep, and then the care is over. — William Temple
About William Temple
William Temple was a politician from United States (1814–1863).
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This quote is attributed to William Temple, a politician from United States.
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William Temple lived from 1814 – 1863.