All the blocks! Or, An antidote to 'All the talents' [by E.S. Barrett]. A satirical poem, by Flagellum |
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... must allow , which look extremely well upon paper , but would be rendered much more effective , did they possess that little requisite denominated Truth ; however " without discanting further upon this topic , Flagellum with a.
... must allow , which look extremely well upon paper , but would be rendered much more effective , did they possess that little requisite denominated Truth ; however " without discanting further upon this topic , Flagellum with a.
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... possessed of none of those requisites so absolutely essential to fit him for the station in which the Blocks have thought proper to place him . And while we are descanting on this topic , it may not be amiss to remind friend Polypus ...
... possessed of none of those requisites so absolutely essential to fit him for the station in which the Blocks have thought proper to place him . And while we are descanting on this topic , it may not be amiss to remind friend Polypus ...
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... possessed of so much sublimity , that it would be derogatory to learn any other , in consequence of which , they have recourse to interpreters upon all occasions . Who makes him daily o'er his lesson look , Such A SATIRICAL POEM . 23.
... possessed of so much sublimity , that it would be derogatory to learn any other , in consequence of which , they have recourse to interpreters upon all occasions . Who makes him daily o'er his lesson look , Such A SATIRICAL POEM . 23.
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... possess no honourable feeling for his country , and there- fore was he chosen as the only person qualified or capable to bring about and accomplish its subjugation and depreda- tion , to rob it of its honest independence , and in fact ...
... possess no honourable feeling for his country , and there- fore was he chosen as the only person qualified or capable to bring about and accomplish its subjugation and depreda- tion , to rob it of its honest independence , and in fact ...
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... possessed of none ; but now , with the Blocks , he acts a very forward part , for " Birds of a feather will flock together . " As I have so recently spoken of All the Talents , I beg leave to add , in addition to the reasons alledged in ...
... possessed of none ; but now , with the Blocks , he acts a very forward part , for " Birds of a feather will flock together . " As I have so recently spoken of All the Talents , I beg leave to add , in addition to the reasons alledged in ...
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