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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)