Behold the state of man's unstable mind, Still prone to cha… - John Hoole

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Behold the state of man's unstable mind,
Still prone to change with every changing wind!
All our resolves are weak, but weakest prove
Where sprung from sense of disappointed love.

John Hoole

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John Hoole (2 December 1727 – 2 August 1803) was an English translator.

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The toils of honour dignify repose.

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Along the spacious rooms with splendour plays,
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For while the treason I detest,
The traitor still I love.

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