What pity is it, That we can die but once, to serve our country!

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What pity is it, That we can die but once, to serve our country!

Joseph Addison

1713

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1713

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Joseph Addison

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Addison, Joseph. Cato. 14 April 1713, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, England, UK, act 4, sc. 1, l. 258.

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