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... half - reas'ning elephant , ” but “ half- reas'ning " is essentially ironic , since stress in the next lines falls on the closeness of , yet absolute distinction between , the mental powers of man and beast . Appropriately enough , the ...
... half - reas'ning elephant , ” but “ half- reas'ning " is essentially ironic , since stress in the next lines falls on the closeness of , yet absolute distinction between , the mental powers of man and beast . Appropriately enough , the ...
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... half to rise , and half to fall ; Great lord of all things , yet a prey to all ; Sole judge of Truth , in endless Error hurled : 4 The glory , jest , and riddle of the world ! Go , wondrous creature ! mount where Science5 guides , Go ...
... half to rise , and half to fall ; Great lord of all things , yet a prey to all ; Sole judge of Truth , in endless Error hurled : 4 The glory , jest , and riddle of the world ! Go , wondrous creature ! mount where Science5 guides , Go ...
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... half by Reason , half by mere decay , To welcome death , and calmly pass away . 255 260 Whate'er the Passion , knowledge , fame , or pelf , Not one will change his neighbour with himself . The learned is happy nature to explore , The ...
... half by Reason , half by mere decay , To welcome death , and calmly pass away . 255 260 Whate'er the Passion , knowledge , fame , or pelf , Not one will change his neighbour with himself . The learned is happy nature to explore , The ...
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