Ask for what end the heavenly bodies shine, Earth for whose use? Pride answers, 'Tis for mine For … - Alexander Pope

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If only I had the influence with my wife and children that I have in some other quarters!

Alexander Pope

Ask for what end the heavenly bodies shine, Earth for whose use? Pride answers, 'Tis for mine For me kind nature wakes her genial power, Suckles each herb, and spreads out every flower.

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