B. IV.
Preserving HEALTH.
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This noble end is, to produce the Soul,
To shew the virtues in their fairest light;
To make Humanity the Minister
300Of bounteous Providence; and teach the Breast
That generous luxury the Gods enjoy.
Thus, in his graver vein, the friendly Sage
Sometimes declaim'd. Of Right and Wrong he taught
Truths as refin'd as ever Athens heard;
305And (strange to tell!) he practis'd what he preach'd.
Skill'd in the Passions, how to check their sway
He knew, as far as Reason can controul
The lawless Powers. But other cares are mine:
Form'd in the school of Pæon, I relate
310What Passions hurt the body, what improve:
Avoid them, or invite them, as you may.
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