He was born in the 17th, and died in the mid-18th century. These final two quotes should nail it for somebody. They are probably the most famous ones in the entire book. If no one gets it after these, I'm turning the cards over, declaring that I've stumped the panel, and posting the answer.
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Know, then, thyself, presume not God to scan;
The proper study of mankind is man.
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Hope springs eternal in the human breast:
Man never is, but always to be blest.
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