Charles Churchill: When fiction rises pleasing to the eye, Men will believe, because they love the lie; But truth herself, if clouded with

When fiction rises pleasing to the eye, Men will believe, because they love the — Charles Churchill

When fiction rises pleasing to the eye, Men will believe, because they love the lie; But truth herself, if clouded with a frown, Must have some solemn proof to pass her down.

Charles Churchill

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