Quote#Kindness
He was universally belov'd, Hospitable, Generous, Learned in many…
Quote byJohn Evelyn · 1620–1706
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Diary, May 26, 1703..
English (original)
He was universally belov'd, Hospitable, Generous, Learned in many things, skill'd in Musick, a very greate Cherisher of Learned men of whom he had the conversation.
— John Evelyn
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