Rebukes are easy from our betters, From men of quality and letters;But when low dunces will affront,What man alive can stand the brunt?

Rebukes are easy from our betters, From men of quality and letters;But when low dunces will affront,What man alive can stand the brunt?
Jonathan Swift

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Rebukes are easy from our betters, From men of quality and letters;But when low dunces will affront,What man alive can stand the brunt? Jonathan Swift

Rebukes are easy from our betters, From men of quality and letters;But when low dunces will affront,What man alive can stand the brunt?
Jonathan Swift