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Sir William Temple (1628 - 1699), statesman and essayist, son of Sir John Temple, was born in London, and educated at Cambridge. He travelled across Europe, and was for some time a member of the Irish Parliament, employed on various diplomatic missions. During his time as a diplomat, Temple successfully negotiated the marriage of the Prince of Orange and Princess Mary of England, and the Triple Alliance of 1668. On his return he was much consulted by Charles II, but disapproving of the courses adopted, retired to his house at Sheen. · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your own bio in the forums. Explore books and films about Temple, Sir William.
"Man alone is born crying, lives complaining, and dies disappointed."
Temple, Sir William on Life and Living
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"No one ever was a great poet, that applied himself much to anything else."
Temple, Sir William on Poetry and Poets
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"When I pray, coincidences happen, and when I don't, they don't."
Temple, Sir William on Prayer
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"Who ever converses among old books will be hard to please among the new."
Temple, Sir William on Books - Reading
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