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William Davenant Quotes

Fame, like the river, is narrowest where it is bred, and broadest afar off.
William Davenant

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Author Details:
Type:
Poet Quotes
Category:
English Poet Quotes
Year of Birth:
1606
Date of Death:
April 7, 1668
Nationality:
English
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Quote Keywords:

Afar, Bred, Broadest, Fame, Narrowest, Off, River, Where
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