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H ST19a

To do a magnanimous thing And take oneself by surprise If ones' self is not in the habit of him Is precisely the finest of Joys - --- Not to do a magnanimous thing Not withstanding it never be known " it cost us existence once Is Rapture herself spurn - E.

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