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But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his pre-existent state? ✨ Alexander Pope (1835). The works of Alexander Pope; with a memoir of the author, notes [&c.] by G. Croly, p.126
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How loved, how honored once, avails thee not, To whom related, or by whom begot A heap of dust alone remains of thee 'Tis all thou art, and all the proud shall be! ✨ Alexander Pope (1835). The Works … ▶
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But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his pre-existent state? ✨ Alexander Pope (1835). The works of Alexander Pope; with a memoir of the author, notes [&c.] by G. Croly, p.126

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