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Poem
March 25, 1805
Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
The poem discusses how philosophers cannot alter fundamental human traits like familial love, greed, prejudice, revenge, and pride, despite efforts by state or habit, emphasizing enduring societal follies.
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POETRY.
EXTRACT APPLICABLE TO THE TIMES.
Philosophers with all their skill,
Can't regulate the public will;
Or banish local prejudice
From such a temper'd race as this.
Children to parents will be dear,
Though state and sovereign interfere:
Misers may hoard their wealth to force,
Yet this will not their minds engross,
Or make the coffers which they prize,
Seem less delightful to their eyes
Nor can these sons of habit move
Revenge, disgust, or partial loves
These on this earth will have a place,
And ever prepossess your race;
Promotion will allure the mind—
Pleasure its votaries will find—
Death and falsehood will intrude
Upon the weaker multitude:
And pride when it is fully grown,
Will find materials for a throne.
EXTRACT APPLICABLE TO THE TIMES.
Philosophers with all their skill,
Can't regulate the public will;
Or banish local prejudice
From such a temper'd race as this.
Children to parents will be dear,
Though state and sovereign interfere:
Misers may hoard their wealth to force,
Yet this will not their minds engross,
Or make the coffers which they prize,
Seem less delightful to their eyes
Nor can these sons of habit move
Revenge, disgust, or partial loves
These on this earth will have a place,
And ever prepossess your race;
Promotion will allure the mind—
Pleasure its votaries will find—
Death and falsehood will intrude
Upon the weaker multitude:
And pride when it is fully grown,
Will find materials for a throne.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Satire Society
Political
What keywords are associated?
Philosophers
Public Will
Prejudice
Human Nature
Pride
Satire
Societal Follies
Poem Details
Title
Extract Applicable To The Times.
Subject
Applicable To The Times
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Philosophers With All Their Skill,
Can't Regulate The Public Will;
Or Banish Local Prejudice
From Such A Temper'd Race As This.
And Pride When It Is Fully Grown,
Will Find Materials For A Throne.