Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man.

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On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.

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Extremes in nature equal ends produce; In man they join to some mysterious use.

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But Satan now is wiser than of yore, and tempts by making rich, not making poor.

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The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read With loads of learned lumber in his head.

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But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his pre-existent state?

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For Forms of Government let fools contest; whatever is best administered is best.

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The ruling passion, be it what it will. The ruling passion conquers reason still.

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Never elated when someone's oppressed, never dejected when another one's blessed.

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The learned is happy, nature to explore; The fool is happy, that he knows no more.

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