And born to write, converse, and live with ease ; Should such a man too fond to rule alone, Bear like the Turk, no brother near the throne; View him with scornful, yet with jealous eyes, And hate for arts that caused himself to rise; Damn with faint praise,... Broome, Pope, Pitt, Thomson - Page 244edited by - 1810Full view - About this book
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