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Alexander Pope Quotes: Education forms the common mind. Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.
         

Education forms the common mind. Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.


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See! From the brake the whirring pheasant springs, And mounts exulting on triumphant wings; Short is his joy! He feels the fiery wound, Flutters in blood, and panting beats the ground.

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