Two principles in human nature reign; Self-love, to urge, and reason, to restrain; Nor this a good, nor that a bad we call, Each works its end, to move or govern all: And to their proper operation still Ascribe all good; to their improper, ill. Reflection: A Poem, in Four Cantos ... - Page 128by Fulke Greville - 1790 - 278 pagesFull view - About this book
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...school. Two principles in human nature reign; Self-love to urge, and reason to restrain: Nor Ifiis a good, nor that a bad we call ; Each works its end, to move or govern all. He has greatly blessed me ; yes, even me, who, loaded with kindness, futvc not been sufficiently grateful.... | |
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