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Page 125 - All fame is foreign but of true desert, Plays round the head, but comes not to the heart: One self-approving hour whole years outweighs Of stupid starers and of loud huzzas; And more true joy Marcellus exiled feels, Than Caesar with a senate at his heels. In parts superior what advantage lies? Tell (for you can) what is it to be wise ? 'Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others...
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| Title | The History of an Officer's Widow and Her Young Family |
| Author | Mrs. Hofland (Barbara) |
| Publisher | J. Harris (successor to E. Newberry), 1809 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 14 Apr 2008 |
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