The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 4Ingram, Cooke, 1854 |
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... virtue , for he thinks them knaves : When universal homage Umbra1 pays , All see ' tis vice , and itch of vulgar praise . When flattery glares , all hate it in a queen , 45 50 55 55 60 While one there is who charms us with his spleen.5 ...
... virtue , for he thinks them knaves : When universal homage Umbra1 pays , All see ' tis vice , and itch of vulgar praise . When flattery glares , all hate it in a queen , 45 50 55 55 60 While one there is who charms us with his spleen.5 ...
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... virtues bear , like gems , the highest rate , Born where Heaven's influence scarce can penetrate : In life's low vale , the soil the virtues like , They please as beauties , here as wonders strike . Though the same sun with all ...
... virtues bear , like gems , the highest rate , Born where Heaven's influence scarce can penetrate : In life's low vale , the soil the virtues like , They please as beauties , here as wonders strike . Though the same sun with all ...
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... virtues of Cobham , are also cut on the pillar : - " And you brave Cobham , to the latest breath , Shall feel your ruling passion strong in death ; Such in those moments as in all the past , Oh , save my country , Heaven ! ' shall be ...
... virtues of Cobham , are also cut on the pillar : - " And you brave Cobham , to the latest breath , Shall feel your ruling passion strong in death ; Such in those moments as in all the past , Oh , save my country , Heaven ! ' shall be ...
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... virtue , without beauty charm'd ; Her tongue bewitch'd as oddly as her eyes , Less wit than mimic , more a wit than wise ; Strange graces still , and stranger flights she had , Was just not ugly , and was just not mad ; Yet ne'er so ...
... virtue , without beauty charm'd ; Her tongue bewitch'd as oddly as her eyes , Less wit than mimic , more a wit than wise ; Strange graces still , and stranger flights she had , Was just not ugly , and was just not mad ; Yet ne'er so ...
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... Virtue she finds too painful an endeavour , Content to dwell in decencies for ever . So very reasonable , so unmoved ... virtues , painters gems , at will , 185 And show their zeal , and hide their want of skill . ' Tis well - but ...
... Virtue she finds too painful an endeavour , Content to dwell in decencies for ever . So very reasonable , so unmoved ... virtues , painters gems , at will , 185 And show their zeal , and hide their want of skill . ' Tis well - but ...
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The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope Ed by the Rev H F Cary Alexander Pope No preview available - 2006 |
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