The Loyal Scot (1650-1652).
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The world in all doth but two nations bear —
The good, the bad; and these mixed everywhere.
— Andrew Marvell
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The world in all doth but two nations bear —
The good, the bad; and these mixed everywhere." in the context of "The Loyal Scot (1650-1652)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Andrew Marvell" (Quotes)
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About Andrew Marvell
Andrew Marvell (March 31, 1621 – August 16, 1678) was an English metaphysical poet, and the son of an Anglican clergyman. As a metaphysical, he is associated with John Donne and George Herbert. He was the first assistant of John Milton.
About Andrew Marvell
Andrew Marvell (March 31, 1621 – August 16, 1678) was an English metaphysical poet, and the son of an Anglican clergyman. As a metaphysical, he is associated with John Donne and George Herbert. He was the first assistant of John Milton.
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