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Genius, who is a perfect Master of the Language he writeth in, will let no fitting Ornaments and Decorations be wanting. His Fancy floweth in the richest Vein, and giveth his Pieces such lively Colours, and so beautiful a Complexion, that You would almost say his own Blood and Spirits were transfused into the Work.
A perfect Mastery and Elegance of Style is to be learn'd from the Common Rules, but must be improved by reading the Orators and Poets, and the celebrated Masters in every Kind; this will give Your Lordship a right Taste, and a true Relish; and when You can
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