Note 1574 — AN ESSAY ON MAN, IN FOUR EPISTLES (continued 3)
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And while the muse transported, unconfined, Soars to the sky, or stoops among mankind, Teach her like thee, through various fortune wise, With dignity to sink, with temper rise; Formed by thy converse, steer an equal flight From grave to gay, from profit to delight Artful with grace, and natural to please, Intent in business, elegant in ease.