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B. IV. Peace to each drowsy metaphysic sage! And ever may the German folio's rest! Yet some there are, even of elastic parts, Whom strong and obstinate ambition leads Thro' all the rugged roads of barren lore, And gives to relish what their generous taste Would else refuse.But may nor thrift of fame Nor love of knowledge urge you to fatigue With constant drudgery the liberal soul. Toy with your books: and, as the various fits Of humour seize you, from Philosophy To Fable shift; from serious Antonine To Rabelais' ravings, and from prose to song.


 * While reading pleases, but no longer, read;

And read aloud resounding Homer's strain, And weild the thunder of Demosthenes. The chest so exercis'd improves its strength; Rh