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31. Upon Tiberius Cæsar's Speech; Thoughts, and Words, should be Free; in a free State.
The smallest Dust, doth trouble much the eye;The lightest Blow, bruises a Monarchy.
How came Tiberius to unbarre the Tongue?
To coyn Pretences, to Hang Old, and young.
Extensive Freedom! Men may Scot-free prate:
Not ev'ry Man, but they who want Estate.
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