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Quote by Alexander Pope
Our rural ancestors, with little blest, Patient of labour when

Our rural ancestors, with little blest,
Patient of labour when the end was rest,
Indulged the day that housed their annual grain,
With feasts, and offrings, and a thankful strain. – Alexander Pope

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One science only will one genius fit so vast is art, so narrow human wit. – Alexander Pope

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True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, as those who move easiest have learned to dance. – Alexander Pope

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