Quote #1

Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys, And eagerly pursues imaginary joys.

More from Mark Akenside

  1. Such and so various are the tastes of men.
  2. The man forget not, though in rags he lies, And know the mortal through a crown's disguise.
  3. Than Timoleon's arms require, And Tully's curule chair, and Milton's golden lyre.

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