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Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little wordlings enjoy.
Edward Young
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"Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little wordlings enjoy."
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Edward Young was a Poet from Kingdom of Great Britain (1683–1765).

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Who said "Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little wordlings…"?
This quote is attributed to Edward Young, a Poet from Kingdom of Great Britain.
When did Edward Young live?
Edward Young lived from 1683 – 1765.
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