Stephen Duck
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Stephen Duck (c. 1705 – 21 March 1756) was an English poet.
Quotes
[edit]- Let those who feast at ease on dainty fare,
Pity the reapers, who their feasts prepare.- "The Thresher's Labour" (1730)
- Like Sisyphus, our work is never done;
Continually rolls back the restless stone.- "The Thresher's Labour" (1730)
External links
[edit]- Encyclopedic article on Stephen Duck on Wikipedia