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Of all that writ, he was the wisest bard, who spoke this mighty truth— He that knew all that ever learning writ, Knew only this—that he knew nothing yet.

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About William Robert Spencer

William Robert Spencer

William Robert Spencer

William Robert Spencer (1769 - 1834), poet, educated at Harrow School and the University of Oxford.

He belonged to the Whig set of Charles James Fox and Sheridan. He wrote graceful vers de société , made translations from Bürger, and is best remembered by his well-known ballad of Gelert . After a life of extravagance he died in poverty in Paris.

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