Sir, I admit your general rule, That every poet is a fool, But you yourself may serve to show it, That every fool is not a poet.
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The vanity of human life is like a river, constantly passing away, and yet constantly coming on.
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The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person.
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At ev'ry trifle scorn to take offense.
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One thought of thee puts all the pomp to flight, Priests, tapers, temples, swim before my sight.
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Unlearn'd, he knew no schoolman's subtle art, No language, but the language of the heart.
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