And make distinct the latent and the faint;
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Man as he is, to place in all men's view,
Yet none with rancour, none with scorn pursue;
Nor be it ever of my portraits told,—
"Here the strong lines of malice we behold."—
This let me hope, that when in public view
I bring my pictures, men may feel them true;
"This is a likeness," may they all declare,