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... does Science yield , " If in the parent Mind it lie conceal'd ? " If there the Leaven fwell , in vain , for Vent , " If there the barren Fig - tree still be pent ? Co O Men ! O Men ! O Manners ! toils thy dotard Head ( 10 )
... does Science yield , " If in the parent Mind it lie conceal'd ? " If there the Leaven fwell , in vain , for Vent , " If there the barren Fig - tree still be pent ? Co O Men ! O Men ! O Manners ! toils thy dotard Head ( 10 )
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Persius. O Men ! O Manners ! toils thy dotard Head , Refigns thy Cheek , for this , it's healthful Red ? Muft then the Pageant , Knowledge , needs be fhown ? Ufelefs to thee , unless to others known . 65 " O but the pointing Finger who ...
Persius. O Men ! O Manners ! toils thy dotard Head , Refigns thy Cheek , for this , it's healthful Red ? Muft then the Pageant , Knowledge , needs be fhown ? Ufelefs to thee , unless to others known . 65 " O but the pointing Finger who ...
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... Head , And proudly make thy precious Urn their Bed ? V66 80 85 « Ọ Sir ( says one ) your Worship's pleas'd to fneer , ( That Nose informs us ) but you need not here . 90 95 " For " For breaths there he , fo ftupid to disclaim ( 12 )
... Head , And proudly make thy precious Urn their Bed ? V66 80 85 « Ọ Sir ( says one ) your Worship's pleas'd to fneer , ( That Nose informs us ) but you need not here . 90 95 " For " For breaths there he , fo ftupid to disclaim ( 12 )
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... Heads Of glutted Fops , who loll on Citron Beds ? Yes , this forfooth ! is Fame , the Jewel fought : Yes , and ( what's worse ) this too is meerly bought . You know to bribe , to fpread the fmoaking Treat ; The grateful Guest returns ...
... Heads Of glutted Fops , who loll on Citron Beds ? Yes , this forfooth ! is Fame , the Jewel fought : Yes , and ( what's worse ) this too is meerly bought . You know to bribe , to fpread the fmoaking Treat ; The grateful Guest returns ...
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... Head , Brifeis ' felf , by one at least is read . Numbers adore Pacuvius ' knotty Line , And swear Antiopa is all divine . " Whofe Sighs , like Pillars , propping every Part , " Buttress'd her finking , dolorific , Heart . ” 165 170 Now ...
... Head , Brifeis ' felf , by one at least is read . Numbers adore Pacuvius ' knotty Line , And swear Antiopa is all divine . " Whofe Sighs , like Pillars , propping every Part , " Buttress'd her finking , dolorific , Heart . ” 165 170 Now ...
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