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The picture, placed the busts between,
Adds to the thought much strength:
Wisdom and Wit are little seen,
But Folly's at full length.
Jane Brereton
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I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Jane Brereton
Born:
1685
Died:
1740
(aged 55)
Bio:
Jane Brereton was a Welsh poet who wrote in English. She is notable as a correspondent for The Gentleman's Magazine.
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