The Confederacy, Act I, sc ii.
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The want of a thing is perplexing enough, but the possession of it is intolerable.
— John Vanbrugh
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The want of a thing is perplexing enough, but the possession of it is intolerable." in the context of "The Confederacy, Act I, sc ii." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "John Vanbrugh" (Quotes)
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About John Vanbrugh
Sir John Vanbrugh (January 24, 1664? – March 26, 1726) was an English architect and dramatist, perhaps best known as the designer of Blenheim Palace.
About John Vanbrugh
Sir John Vanbrugh (January 24, 1664? – March 26, 1726) was an English architect and dramatist, perhaps best known as the designer of Blenheim Palace.
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