The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 4Ingram, Cooke, 1854 |
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... soul Still sits at squat , and peeps not from its hole , At half mankind when generous Manly3 raves , All know ' tis virtue , for he thinks them knaves : When universal homage Umbra1 pays , All see ' tis vice , and itch of vulgar praise ...
... soul Still sits at squat , and peeps not from its hole , At half mankind when generous Manly3 raves , All know ' tis virtue , for he thinks them knaves : When universal homage Umbra1 pays , All see ' tis vice , and itch of vulgar praise ...
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... soul of one oppressive weight , This quits an empire , that embroils a state : The same adust complexion has impell'd Charles to the convent , Philip to the field.13 Not always actions show the man ; we find Who does a kindness , is not ...
... soul of one oppressive weight , This quits an empire , that embroils a state : The same adust complexion has impell'd Charles to the convent , Philip to the field.13 Not always actions show the man ; we find Who does a kindness , is not ...
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... soul ! Is there no hope ? —alas ! —then bring the jole . ” The frugal crone , whom praying priests attend , Still strives to save the hallow'd taper's end , Collects her breath , as ebbing life retires , For one puff more , and in that ...
... soul ! Is there no hope ? —alas ! —then bring the jole . ” The frugal crone , whom praying priests attend , Still strives to save the hallow'd taper's end , Collects her breath , as ebbing life retires , For one puff more , and in that ...
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... soul ! Lucretia's dagger , Rosamonda's bowl . Say , what can cause such impotence of mind ? A spark too fickle , or a spouse too kind . 65 70 125 75 9 80 85 90 8 In the lewd and vicious . 9 In the MS.:- " In whose mad brain the mix'd ...
... soul ! Lucretia's dagger , Rosamonda's bowl . Say , what can cause such impotence of mind ? A spark too fickle , or a spouse too kind . 65 70 125 75 9 80 85 90 8 In the lewd and vicious . 9 In the MS.:- " In whose mad brain the mix'd ...
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... soul as much as he does , though I am not learned enough to have found out what it is . " About a fortnight ... souls she is disposed to concur , adding sarcastically , " I have a great mind to believe that kings ' and first ministers ...
... soul as much as he does , though I am not learned enough to have found out what it is . " About a fortnight ... souls she is disposed to concur , adding sarcastically , " I have a great mind to believe that kings ' and first ministers ...
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