Some praise at morning what they blame at night, but always think the …

Alexander Pope
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Some praise at morning what they blame at night, but always think the last opinion right. ✨ 'An Essay on Criticism' (1711) l. 430
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Some praise at morning what they blame at night, but always think the last opinion right. ✨ 'An Essay on Criticism' (1711) l. 430

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