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The doubtful beam long nods from side to side.

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Careless of censure, nor too fond of fame, Still pleased to praise, yet not afraid to blame, Averse alike to flatter or offend, Not free from faults, nor yet too vain to mend.
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Nor Fame I slight, nor her favors call.
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But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his pre-existent state?
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