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The terrible burden of having nothing to do.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Epistle 11
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Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.
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Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
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Born:
November 1, 1636
Died:
March 13, 1711
(aged 74)
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