Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise From Marlbroughs eyes the streams of dotage flow, And Swift expires, a driv'ler and a show. (Samuel Johnson)

Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise From Marlbroughs eyes the streams of dotage flow, And Swift expires, a driv'ler and a show.

Samuel Johnson

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