Vulgar words in The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded (Page 1)

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_Or_ who, upon hearing that memorable expedition of the gods against the giants, when the braying of _Silenus' ass_ greatly contributed in putting the giants to flight, does not clearly conceive that this directly _points_ to the _monstrous_ enterprises of _rebellious subjects_, which are frequently disappointed and frustrated by _vain fears and empty rumours_.

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_Because_ that _now_, IT LIES ON YOU to speak _To the people, not_ by _your own instruction_, Nor by the _matter which your heart prompts you_ to, But with such words that are but rated _in_ _Your tongue_ though but bastards and syllables _Of no_ allowance, to _your bosom's truth_.

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'Vain man,' says our oldest Poet, 'vain man would be wise, who is born like a wild ass's colt.'

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