A Délius, as reported by Harbottle (1904), p. 41
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The moment of our birth
Did on us the death sentence pass.
— Antoine Houdar de la Motte
What It Means
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Did on us the death sentence pass." in the context of "A Délius, as reported by Harbottle (1904), p. 41" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Antoine Houdar de la Motte
Antoine Houdar de la Motte (18 January 1672 – 26 December 1731) was a French poet and dramatist.
About Antoine Houdar de la Motte
Antoine Houdar de la Motte (18 January 1672 – 26 December 1731) was a French poet and dramatist.
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