Poems, Volumen1Stereotyped and printed by Andrew Wilson for J. Johnson, 1808 |
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... weak , or makes it so . Neglected talents rust into decay , And every effort ends in push - pin play . The man , that means success , should soar above A soldier's feather or a lady's glove ; Else , summoning the muse to such a theme ...
... weak , or makes it so . Neglected talents rust into decay , And every effort ends in push - pin play . The man , that means success , should soar above A soldier's feather or a lady's glove ; Else , summoning the muse to such a theme ...
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... Weak to perform , though mighty to pretend , Can trace her mazy windings to their end ; Discern the fraud beneath the specious lure , Prevent the danger , or prescribe the cure . The clear harangue , and cold as it is clear , Falls ...
... Weak to perform , though mighty to pretend , Can trace her mazy windings to their end ; Discern the fraud beneath the specious lure , Prevent the danger , or prescribe the cure . The clear harangue , and cold as it is clear , Falls ...
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... weak , or viciously inclined , Serves but to lead philosophers astray , Where children would with ease discern the way . And of all arts sagacious dupes invent , To cheat themselves and gain the world's assent , The worst is - scripture ...
... weak , or viciously inclined , Serves but to lead philosophers astray , Where children would with ease discern the way . And of all arts sagacious dupes invent , To cheat themselves and gain the world's assent , The worst is - scripture ...
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... weakness free , It stands like the cerulean arch we see , Majestic in its own simplicity . Inscribed above the portal , from afar Conspicuous as the brightness of a star , Legible only by the light they give , Stand the soul ...
... weakness free , It stands like the cerulean arch we see , Majestic in its own simplicity . Inscribed above the portal , from afar Conspicuous as the brightness of a star , Legible only by the light they give , Stand the soul ...
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William Cowper. • To Turn eastward now , and fancy shall apply your weak sight her telescopic eye . The bramin kindles on his own bare head The sacred fire , self - torturing his trade ; His voluntary pains , severe and long , Would give ...
William Cowper. • To Turn eastward now , and fancy shall apply your weak sight her telescopic eye . The bramin kindles on his own bare head The sacred fire , self - torturing his trade ; His voluntary pains , severe and long , Would give ...
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