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Far from our eyes th' Enchanting Objects set,
Advantage by the friendly Distance get.

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For now my life is approaching its evening.

Fly pleasure, which at last brings loss.

His nose he anoints, and thinks it plain
'Tis good for health with scents to feed the brain.

For no long time the flatterer flourishes,
For none can brook a grey-haired parasite.

Not in vain oaths should prudent men believe,
But put their trust in actions.

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