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Jean Sirmond Quotes

d. 1649 France

Jean Sirmond (1589–1649) was a neo-Latin poet and French man of letters, historiographer of Louis XIII.

France
Poets

Also known as: John Sirmond, Sirmond, Jean, Sirmond, John

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If on my theme I rightly think,
There are five reasons why men drink,—
Good wine, a friend, because I'm dry,
Or lest I should be by and by,
Or any other reason why.

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