IDEA OF LAW IN POETKY 727 



Man never is, but always to be, blest. POPE. 



The paths of glory lead but to the grave. GRAY. 



Who would be free themselves must strike the blow. BYBON. 



In all these lines the total effect of the idea expressed is simple, 

 natural, universal, and yet the individual character is strongly marked, 

 and the means adopted to produce the effect are very complex. Such 

 a reconciliation of opposing qualities is the universal condition of all 

 Fine Art. 



