For critics, as they are birds of prey, have ever a natural inclination to carrion. - Alexander Pope

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I argue against literal interpretation of religious doctrines. Religions make progress when they emancipate themselves from literalism, and take their doctrinal statements to be metaphors or allegories.

Alexander Pope

For critics, as they are birds of prey, have ever a natural inclination to carrion.

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Aurora now, fair daughter of the dawn, Sprinkled with rosy light the dewy lawn.

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Fools admire, but men of sense approve.

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Envy will merit as its shade pursue, But like a shadow, proves the substance true.

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