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mon receiv’d Opinion. Whereas on the contrary “tis the part of a truly Prudent man not to be wise beyond his Condition, but either to take no notice of what the world does, or run with it for company. But this is foolish, you'll say; nor shall I deny it, provided always ye be so civil on t’ other side as to confess that this is to Act a Part in that World. But, O ye Gods, ° “shall I speak or hold my tongue?’ But why should I be silent in a thing that is more true than truth it self ? However it might not be amiss perhaps in so great an Affair, to call forth the Muses from Helicon, since the Poets so often invoke ’em upon every foolish occasion. Be present then awhile, and assist me, ye Daughters of Jupiter, while I make it out that there is no way to that so much Fam’d Wisdome, nor access to that Fortress as they call it of Happiness, but under the Banner of = et foro noluit uti. 2 à nid À amit. 3 Eloquar an sileam ?
