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Identify the stanzas that talks of each of the following. Individuality rationalism hypocrisy

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Identify the stanzas that talks of each of the following.

Individuality rationalism hypocrisy
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Individuality- Third stanza

Rationalism- First stanza

Hypocrisy- Second stanza

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