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    Alexander Pope (1751). “The works of Alexander Pope. With his last corrections, additions, and improvements. Publ. by mr. Warburton. With occasional notes”, p.44
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Conceit is to nature what paint is to beauty; it is not only needless, but it impairs what it would improve. - Alexander Pope
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