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... pleasure , and its nonsense all , Who in each other clasp whatever fair High fancy forms , and lavish hearts can wish ; Something than beauty dearer , should they look Or on the mind , or mind - illumined face : Truth , goodness , honor ...
... pleasure , and its nonsense all , Who in each other clasp whatever fair High fancy forms , and lavish hearts can wish ; Something than beauty dearer , should they look Or on the mind , or mind - illumined face : Truth , goodness , honor ...
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... pleasure leads , See a kindred grief pursue , Behind the steps that misery treads Approaching comfort view : The hues of bliss more brightly glow , Chastised by sabler tints of woe ; And blended form , with artful strife , The strength ...
... pleasure leads , See a kindred grief pursue , Behind the steps that misery treads Approaching comfort view : The hues of bliss more brightly glow , Chastised by sabler tints of woe ; And blended form , with artful strife , The strength ...
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... pleasure tired , Succeeding sports the mirthful band inspired ; The dancing pair that simply sought renown , By holding out , to tire each other down ; The swain mistrustless of his smutted face , While secret laughter tittered round ...
... pleasure tired , Succeeding sports the mirthful band inspired ; The dancing pair that simply sought renown , By holding out , to tire each other down ; The swain mistrustless of his smutted face , While secret laughter tittered round ...
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... pleasure sickens into pain ; And , e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy , The heart distrusting asks if this be joy ! WEALTH CROWDS OUT POVERTY ; SHOW , USE ; A FEW , THE MANY . THE RICH BECOME RICHER , THE POOR POORER . Ye friends ...
... pleasure sickens into pain ; And , e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy , The heart distrusting asks if this be joy ! WEALTH CROWDS OUT POVERTY ; SHOW , USE ; A FEW , THE MANY . THE RICH BECOME RICHER , THE POOR POORER . Ye friends ...
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... pleasure past , Hung round the bowers , and fondly looked their last , And took a long farewell , and wished in vain For seats like these beyond the western main ; And , shuddering still to face the distant deep , Returned and wept ...
... pleasure past , Hung round the bowers , and fondly looked their last , And took a long farewell , and wished in vain For seats like these beyond the western main ; And , shuddering still to face the distant deep , Returned and wept ...
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