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The Preface.
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Miscellanies, but some kind Hand hath assembled the scattered Stars, and added another Lyre to the Constellations.
Perhaps, the Characters I have drawn of our most celebrated Poets, Historians, and Divines, will not be agreed in by all; and therefore, so various is the Judgment of Mankind, I suffer'd that Piece to go with some Reluctance. All I can say for myself, is, that I have considered very carefully the Distinction of their Characters, and if I am not mistaken in that, I am sure I have said no more of them, than they deserve.
If I have advanced my singular Opinions, I shall be ready either to give them up, or give my Reasons
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