The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: With a Memoir, Volume 2Little, Brown, 1854 |
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... Nature and State of Man with respect to the Universe .. Epistle II . Of the nature and State of Man with respect to himself as an Individual .. Page 1 38 35 47 Epistle III . Of the Nature and State of Man with respect to Society .... 58 ...
... Nature and State of Man with respect to the Universe .. Epistle II . Of the nature and State of Man with respect to himself as an Individual .. Page 1 38 35 47 Epistle III . Of the Nature and State of Man with respect to Society .... 58 ...
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... Nature the best guide of judgment . Improved by art and rules , which are but methodized Nature . Rules derived from the practice of the ancient poets . That therefore the ancients are necessary to be studied by a critic , particularly ...
... Nature the best guide of judgment . Improved by art and rules , which are but methodized Nature . Rules derived from the practice of the ancient poets . That therefore the ancients are necessary to be studied by a critic , particularly ...
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... Nature affords at least a glimmering light ; The lines , though touch'd but faintly , are drawn right : But as the slightest sketch , if justly trac❜d , Is by ill colouring but the more disgrac❜d , So by false learning is good sense ...
... Nature affords at least a glimmering light ; The lines , though touch'd but faintly , are drawn right : But as the slightest sketch , if justly trac❜d , Is by ill colouring but the more disgrac❜d , So by false learning is good sense ...
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... Nature to all things fix'd the limits fit , And wisely curb'd proud man's pretending wit . As on the land while here the ocean gains , In other parts it leaves wide sandy plains ; Thus in the soul while memory prevails , The solid power ...
... Nature to all things fix'd the limits fit , And wisely curb'd proud man's pretending wit . As on the land while here the ocean gains , In other parts it leaves wide sandy plains ; Thus in the soul while memory prevails , The solid power ...
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... nature still , but nature methodiz'd : Nature , like liberty , is but restrain'd By the same laws which first herself ordain'd . Hear how learn'd Greece her useful rules indites When to repress and when indulge our flights : High on ...
... nature still , but nature methodiz'd : Nature , like liberty , is but restrain'd By the same laws which first herself ordain'd . Hear how learn'd Greece her useful rules indites When to repress and when indulge our flights : High on ...
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