Verses on the Death of Doctor Swift by Jonathan Swift
As Rochefoucauld his maxims drew From nature, I believe 'em true: They argue no corrupted mind In him; the fault is in mankind. This maxim more than all the rest Is thought too base for human breast: "In all distresses of our friends, We first consult our private ends; While nature, kindly bent to ease us, Points out some circumstance to please us."
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"Verses on the Death of Doctor Swift" by Jonathan Swift is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 575 lines. This English poem by Jonathan Swift demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "As Rochefoucauld his maxims drew From nature, I believe 'em true:...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Jonathan Swift's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.