Lament for Saul and Jonathan; reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922).
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Ah, dearer than my soul…
Dearer than light, or life, or fame.
— John Oldham (poet)
What It Means
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Dearer than light, or life, or fame." in the context of "Lament for Saul and Jonathan; reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About John Oldham (poet)
John Oldham (August 9, 1653 – December 9, 1683) was an English satirical poet and translator.
About John Oldham (poet)
John Oldham (August 9, 1653 – December 9, 1683) was an English satirical poet and translator.
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