For still the world prevail'd, and its dread laugh, Which s… - James Thomson

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For still the world prevail'd, and its dread laugh,
Which scarce the firm philosopher can scorn.

James Thomson

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James Thomson (September 11, 1700 – August 27, 1748) was a Scottish poet and playwright.

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Alternative Names: James Thomſon

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I know no subject more elevating, more amazing, more ready to the poetical enthusiasm, the philosophical reflection, and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety, such beauty, such magnificence?

Shade, unperceiv'd, so softening into shade.

A little, round, fat, oily man of God.

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