The same ambition can destroy or save, and make a patriot as it makes a knave.
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And die of nothing but a rage to live.Alexander Pope
Laugh where we must, be candid where we can But vindicate the ways of God to man.
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Never find fault with the absent.
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In pride, in reas'ning pride, our error lies;
All quit their sphere, and rush into the skies.
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Virtue she finds too painful an endeavour, content to dwell in decencies for ever.
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Too soon they taught me 'twas no sin to love.
Alexander Pope
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