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Poems on Several Occasions
By J. Robertson
Robertson, J. (fl. 1770-1790)
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Poems on Several Occasions
WIT
and
RICHES
.
The
Man who store of
Wealth
can boast,
In
Wit
will ever rule the roast,
His claim who dare dispute?
Plutus
can purchase
Wit
, 'tis true,
Can
Phœbus
purchase
Riches
too?
Truth
blushes—and is
mute
.
Poems on Several Occasions