The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 4Ingram, Cooke, 1854 |
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... vice , and itch of vulgar praise . When flattery glares , all hate it in a queen , While one there is who charms us with his spleen.5 45 50 55 60 But these plain characters we rarely find ; Though strong the bent , yet quick the turns ...
... vice , and itch of vulgar praise . When flattery glares , all hate it in a queen , While one there is who charms us with his spleen.5 45 50 55 60 But these plain characters we rarely find ; Though strong the bent , yet quick the turns ...
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... vice of avarice united to such transcendant talents as in the case of Marlborough ; and it is to be regretted , that Pope did not anatomise his character in the style of Atticus or Atossa . The brilliant lights and strong contrasts ...
... vice of avarice united to such transcendant talents as in the case of Marlborough ; and it is to be regretted , that Pope did not anatomise his character in the style of Atticus or Atossa . The brilliant lights and strong contrasts ...
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... is for the worse , because drunkenness was not a vice of Cæsar's , and , indeed , could not co - exist with his ambition and energy of character . ] We prize the stronger effort of his power , And 8 [ EP . I. MORAL ESSAYS .
... is for the worse , because drunkenness was not a vice of Cæsar's , and , indeed , could not co - exist with his ambition and energy of character . ] We prize the stronger effort of his power , And 8 [ EP . I. MORAL ESSAYS .
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... vice exempt , And most contemptible , to shun contempt ; His passion still , to covet general praise , His life , to forfeit it a thousand ways ; 195 A constant bounty which no friend has made ; An angel tongue , which no man can ...
... vice exempt , And most contemptible , to shun contempt ; His passion still , to covet general praise , His life , to forfeit it a thousand ways ; 195 A constant bounty which no friend has made ; An angel tongue , which no man can ...
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... vice . That very Cæsar born in Scipio's days , Had aim'd , like him , by chastity , at praise . 215 Lucullus , when frugality could charm , Had roasted turnips in the Sabine farm . In vain the observer eyes the builder's toil , But ...
... vice . That very Cæsar born in Scipio's days , Had aim'd , like him , by chastity , at praise . 215 Lucullus , when frugality could charm , Had roasted turnips in the Sabine farm . In vain the observer eyes the builder's toil , But ...
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