The way to bliss lies not on beds of down,
And he that had no cross deserves no crown.

Francis Quarles

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Topic

Adversity

Author

Francis Quarles

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1621 1620s 17th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Quarles, Francis. Hadassa; or the History of Queene Ester. 1621, sec. 9, meditation 9.

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Source
Twilight of the Idols
Genre
Philosophical literature
Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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