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John Dryden Quotes: Present joys are more to flesh and blood Than the dull prospect of a distant good.
         

Present joys are more to flesh and blood Than the dull prospect of a distant good.


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Present joys are more to flesh and blood Than the dull prospect of a distant good.
         



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