 As man, perhaps, the moment of his breath Receives the lurking principle of death; The young disease, that must subdue at length, Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength; So, cast and mingled with his very frame.  Der Mensch, ein philosophisches Gedicht - Page 19by Alexander Pope - 1772 - 351 pagesFull view - About this book
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...Man (1733): And hence one master Passion in the breast, Like Aaron's serpent, swallows up the rest. As Man, perhaps, the moment of his breath, Receives the lurking principle of death; The young disease, that must subdue at length, Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength: So,... | |
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