His knowledge of books had in some degree diminished his knowledge of the world.
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What leads to unhappiness, is making pleasure the chief aim.
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| Birth: | 18th November, 1714 |
| Death: | 11th February, 1763 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Poet |
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