The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 4Ingram, Cooke, 1854 |
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... eye , Would from the apparent what conclude the why , Infer the motive from the deed , and show 100 That what we chanced was what we meant to do . Behold ! if fortune or a mistress frowns , Some plunge in business , others shave their ...
... eye , Would from the apparent what conclude the why , Infer the motive from the deed , and show 100 That what we chanced was what we meant to do . Behold ! if fortune or a mistress frowns , Some plunge in business , others shave their ...
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... eyes the builder's toil , But quite mistakes the scaffold for the pile . In this one passion man can strength enjoy , As fits give vigour , just when they destroy . Time , that on all things lays his lenient hand , Yet tames not this ...
... eyes the builder's toil , But quite mistakes the scaffold for the pile . In this one passion man can strength enjoy , As fits give vigour , just when they destroy . Time , that on all things lays his lenient hand , Yet tames not this ...
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... eye , 5 10 Or dress'd in smiles of sweet Cecilia shine , With simpering angels , palms , and harps divine ; 1 Whether the charmer sinner it , or saint it , If folly grow romantic , I must paint it . 15 Come , then , the colours and the ...
... eye , 5 10 Or dress'd in smiles of sweet Cecilia shine , With simpering angels , palms , and harps divine ; 1 Whether the charmer sinner it , or saint it , If folly grow romantic , I must paint it . 15 Come , then , the colours and the ...
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... eyes may see from what the change arose , All eyes may see - a pimple on her nose . Papillia , wedded to her amorous spark , Sighs for the shades- " How charming is a park ! ” A park is purchased , but the fair he sees 30 35 35 All ...
... eyes may see from what the change arose , All eyes may see - a pimple on her nose . Papillia , wedded to her amorous spark , Sighs for the shades- " How charming is a park ! ” A park is purchased , but the fair he sees 30 35 35 All ...
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... eye , Nor leave one sigh behind them when they die . Pleasures the sex , as children birds , pursue , 21 Still out of reach , yet never out of view ; Sure , if they catch , to spoil the toy at most , To covet flying , and regret when ...
... eye , Nor leave one sigh behind them when they die . Pleasures the sex , as children birds , pursue , 21 Still out of reach , yet never out of view ; Sure , if they catch , to spoil the toy at most , To covet flying , and regret when ...
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