John Heath

1500-1600 / England

Epigram. V. Oculi Emissitij

It is much question'd in Philosophy.
Whether the sight that's resiant in the eye,
Be first by sending out those radiant streames,
Or els by taking in reflexed beames.
Might I with my poore skill resolue this doubt.
I should determine 'twere by sending out.
So nimbly doe we others faults discrie,
So blinde we are when we looke inwardly.
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