Friendship's the privilege of private men; for wretched gre… — Nahum Tate

"Friendship's the privilege of private men; for wretched greatness knows no blessing so substantial."

Nahum Tate Poet, Playwright

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Source: 'Supplement to the New Version of the Psalms' (1700) 'While Shepherds Watched'

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Nahum Tate

Poet, Playwright

Nahum Tate was an English poet and playwright, best known for his adaptation of 'King Lear' that emphasized themes of love and redemption.

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