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... Nature perfects all together . ' The triumphant periods of nations have this excellence of Nature - opulence , arms , and intellect flourish at the same time : the vegetation of the imperial tree is urged at once through all the ...
... Nature perfects all together . ' The triumphant periods of nations have this excellence of Nature - opulence , arms , and intellect flourish at the same time : the vegetation of the imperial tree is urged at once through all the ...
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... nature feebly held , Minds combat minds , repelling and repelled ; Ferments arise , imprisoned factions roar , Repressed ambition struggles round her shore ; Till , overwrought , the general system feels Its motion stop , or frenzy fire ...
... nature feebly held , Minds combat minds , repelling and repelled ; Ferments arise , imprisoned factions roar , Repressed ambition struggles round her shore ; Till , overwrought , the general system feels Its motion stop , or frenzy fire ...
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... nature ; and though poor , perhaps , compared With those whose mansions glitter in his sight , Calls the delightful scenery all his own . His are the mountains , and the valley his , And the resplendent rivers . His to enjoy With a ...
... nature ; and though poor , perhaps , compared With those whose mansions glitter in his sight , Calls the delightful scenery all his own . His are the mountains , and the valley his , And the resplendent rivers . His to enjoy With a ...
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