Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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'Twas heretofore a Credit here at Rome,
To mind one's Business, and abide at Home:
To help one's Client, and promote his Cause,
Inform his Ignorance, and teach the Laws:
To make good Debts, and drive a gainful Trade,
And know what Int'rest may be justly paid:
Instruct the Young, and hear the Old debate,
What will encrease, what ruin an Estate.
This Humour's chang'd, now reigns a new Delight,
All must be Authors now, and All must write.—
To mind one's Business, and abide at Home:
To help one's Client, and promote his Cause,
Inform his Ignorance, and teach the Laws:
To make good Debts, and drive a gainful Trade,
And know what Int'rest may be justly paid:
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What will encrease, what ruin an Estate.
This Humour's chang'd, now reigns a new Delight,
All must be Authors now, and All must write.—
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