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Charles Lamb

(1775—1834)

English poet

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(1775-1834) English poet, in 1822 My theory is to enjoy life, but the practice is against it. www.english-slang.com

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(1775-1834) English poet I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early. www.english-slang.com

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(1775-1834),English poet Nothing puzzles me more than time and space; and yet nothing puzzles me less, for I never think about them. www.english-slang.com

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(1775-1834), poet He is no lawyer who cannot take sides. www.english-slang.com

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