Matthew Prior
Matthew Prior (21 July 1664 – 18 September 1721) was an English poet and diplomat.
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“Venus, take my votive glass:
Since I am not what I was,
What from this day I shall be,
Venus, let me never see.”
—Matthew Prior (1664–1721)
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 3:11.
“Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.”
—Matthew Prior (1664–1721)