The Author, 1763 [ Concepts ]
… Ill-brook'd the gen'rous Spirit, in those days When Learning was the certain road to praise, When Nobles, with a love of Science bless'd, Approv'd in others what themselves possess'd. But Now, when DULLNESS rears aloft her throne, When LORDLY … fool, Forgets the little which he learn'd at School; The Elder Brother, to vast fortunes born, Looks on all Science with an Eye of Scorn; Dependent Breth'ren the same features wear, And younger Sons are stupid as the Heir. In …
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