One of the greatest, most noble, and most sublime poems which either this age or nation has produced.
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Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.John Dryden
Since every man who lives is born to die, And none can boast sincere felicity, With equal mind, what happens, let us bear, Nor joy nor grieve too much for things beyond our care. Like pilgrims to the appointed place we tend The worlds an inn, and death the journeys end.
John Dryden
Such subtle covenants shall be made, Till peace itself is war in masquerade.
John Dryden
He raised a mortal to the skies She drew an angel down.
John Dryden
So over violent, or over civil, That every man with him was God or Devil.
John Dryden
Reason to rule, but mercy to forgive The first is law, the last prerogative.
John Dryden
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