Abstract
Of all the ways that Wisest Men could find To mend the Age, and mortify Mankind, Satyr well writ has most successful prov'd ... Some vulgar Errors only Lets remove, That stain this Beauty, which we chiefly love. Of well-chose words some take not care enough, And think they may be, as the Subject, rough. This great work must be more exactly made, And sharpest thoughts in smoothest words convey'd: Some think if sharp enough, they cannot fail, As if their only business was to rail; But 'tis mens Foibles nicely to unfold, Which makes a Satyr different from a Scold. Rage you must hide, and prejudice lay down: A Satyr's Smile is sharper than his Frown.l
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