But honest instinct comes a volunteer Sure never to o'er-shoot, but just to hit, While still too wide or short in human wit. (Alexander Pope)

But honest instinct comes a volunteer Sure never to o'er-shoot, but just to hit, While still too wide or short in human wit.

Alexander Pope

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