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Reason, an Ignis fatuus of the Mind,
Which leaves the light of Nature, Sense, behind.
A Satire against Reason and Mankind (1679)
For all Men would be Cowards if they durst:
And Honesty's against all common Sense.
A Satire against Reason and Mankind (1679)
For Wits are treated just like Common Whores;
First they're enjoy'd, and then kickt out of Doors.
A Satire against Reason and Mankind (1679)
Most Men are Cowards, all Men should be Knaves.
The Difference lies, as far as I can see,
Not in the thing it self, but the Degree.
A Satire against Reason and Mankind (1679)
Then Old Age, and Experience, hand in hand,
Lead him to death, and make him understand,
After a Search so painful, and so long,
That all his Life he has been in the wrong.
A Satire against Reason and Mankind (1679)
Then old age and experience, hand in hand,
Lead him to death, make him to understand,
After a search so painful and so long,
That all his life he has been in the wrong.
Huddled in dirt the reasoning engine lies,
Who was so proud, so witty, and so wise.
A Satire against Reason and Mankind (1675)