Rydberg, Viktor, 1828-1895 · New York, Putnam · leaf 127
. But for one whodoes not attain to the latter, it may be dangerous to learncontempt for the former. Still more must it havewounded the pupil to hear Senecas judgment of art. He,in common with Cicero, with so many other Romans,whether they belonged to the Stoic school or not, couldlet fall from… … THE ROMAN EMPERORS IN MARBLE. 85 Bronzt that breathes—with softer hand be it fashioned by others.Beings (I deem so) -vith life, must others set free from the marble.Choose with a daintier taste their words, and measure securelyHeavens circling course, and of rising stars be prophetic.Thou O Roman,…
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