Act IV, scene iv
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Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.
— Joseph Addison
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country." in the context of "Act IV, scene iv" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison (May 1 1672 – June 17 1719) was an English politician and writer. His name is often remembered in tandem with that of his friend, Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine.
About Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison (May 1 1672 – June 17 1719) was an English politician and writer. His name is often remembered in tandem with that of his friend, Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine.
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