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17. Upon Mediocrity.
Pindar tells us, envy'd Felicity,Surpasseth far, lamented Misery.
The Rich are hated; the Poor scorn'd; God grant,
I either may abound, nor suffer Want.
Avant Extreams! the Mean is best of all:
Peasants are kick'd; Lords, can't prevent their fall.
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