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The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1, Poetry - Volume 1

Note 66 — THE TEMPLE OF FAME.

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"In other illustrious men you will observe that each possessed some one shining quality, which was the foundation of his fame: in Epaminondas all the virtues are found united; force of body, eloquence of expression, vigour of mind, contempt of riches, gentleness of disposition, and, what is chiefly to be regarded, courage and conduct in war."—Diodorus Siculus, lib. xv.—Warton.

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