Quote#Death
Whilst a Soul supports this mortal Frame
Quote byJohn Ogilby · 1600–1676
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Virgil's Æneis.
English (original)
Whilst a Soul supports this mortal Frame, I never shall forget Eliza's name.
— John Ogilby
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