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Poem
December 5, 1766
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A satirical poem urging mortals to understand their divine purpose, duties to country and state, and moral distinctions, while scorning envy of corrupt lawyers who exploit the poor for fat fees without regard for justice. References Persius' Satire 3.
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Learn, Mortal, learn the motions of the Mind,
Why you were made, for what you were designed:
Study thyself, what Rank or what Degree,
The wise Creator has ordained for thee:
Learn what thou ow'st thy Country and the State,
What's requisite to Love, and what to hate.
Learn this, and after, envy not the Store
Of the greas'd Gown that grinds the Poor.
Fat Fees from the deluded People draws,
Nor once regards the Justice of the Cause
But cries, I've sworn to serve my Turn in store,
And he's a Rascal who Pretends to more.
Pers. Sat. 3.
Why you were made, for what you were designed:
Study thyself, what Rank or what Degree,
The wise Creator has ordained for thee:
Learn what thou ow'st thy Country and the State,
What's requisite to Love, and what to hate.
Learn this, and after, envy not the Store
Of the greas'd Gown that grinds the Poor.
Fat Fees from the deluded People draws,
Nor once regards the Justice of the Cause
But cries, I've sworn to serve my Turn in store,
And he's a Rascal who Pretends to more.
Pers. Sat. 3.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Satire Society
Political
What keywords are associated?
Moral Instruction
Satire Corruption
Lawyers
Persius
Duty State
What entities or persons were involved?
Pers. Sat. 3.
Poem Details
Author
Pers. Sat. 3.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Learn, Mortal, Learn The Motions Of The Mind,
Why You Were Made, For What You Were Designed:
Learn What Thou Ow'st Thy Country And The State,
What's Requisite To Love, And What To Hate.
Of The Greas'd Gown That Grinds The Poor.
Fat Fees From The Deluded People Draws,
Nor Once Regards The Justice Of The Cause