Book II, satire viii, p. 94
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O Fortune, cruellest of heavenly powers,
Why make such game of this poor life of ours?
— John Conington
What It Means
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Why make such game of this poor life of ours?" in the context of "Book II, satire viii, p. 94" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About John Conington
John Conington (10 August 1825 – 23 October 1869) was an English classical scholar.
About John Conington
John Conington (10 August 1825 – 23 October 1869) was an English classical scholar.
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