17th Century In Literature
See also: 17th century in poetry, 16th century in literature
- Early Modern literature
- 18th century in literature, 1700 in literature,
and list of years in literature.
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“Drink your fill when the jar is first opened, and when it is nearly done, but be sparing when it is half-empty; it’s a poor saving when you come to the dregs.”
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