"Such harmony is in immortal souls; But whilst this muddy vesture of decay Doth grossly close it in, we cannot hear it." (Shakespeare, "Merchant of Venice," act v., sc. 1)

{ 26} Poetry best advances the end of all earthly learning, virtuous action.

{ 27} Its advantage herein over Moral Philosophy.

{ 28} It's advantage herein over History.

{ 29} "All men make faults, and even I in this, Authorising thy trespass with compare." Shakespeare, "Sonnet" 35.

{ 30} "Witness of the times, light of truth, life of memory, mistress of life, messenger of antiquity."--Cicero, "De Oratore."

{ 31} In what manner the Poet goes beyond Philosopher, Historian, and all others (bating comparison with the Divine).

{ 32} He is beyond the Philosopher.