 With too much knowledge for the Sceptic side, With too much weakness for the Stoic's pride, He hangs between, in doubt to act or rest; In doubt to deem himself a God or Beast; In doubt his mind or body to prefer; Born but to die, and reas'ning but to...  Der Mensch, ein philosophisches Gedicht - Page 15by Alexander Pope - 1772 - 351 pagesFull view - About this book
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...stoic's pride, He hangs between; in doubt to act or rest; In doubt to deem himself a god or beast; To doubt his mind or body to prefer; Born but to die, and reasoning but to err; Sole judge of truth, in endless error hurled, The glory, jest and riddle of the... | |
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