The Tin Trumpet, Or Heads and Tales, for the Wise and Waggish: To which are Added, Poetical Selections, Volume 2 |
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Page 28
... observation , " that every man knows some- thing worse of himself than he is sure of in others , ” savours not of misanthropy , but of that doubly - benefi- cial feeling which inculcates individual humility , and universal charity ...
... observation , " that every man knows some- thing worse of himself than he is sure of in others , ” savours not of misanthropy , but of that doubly - benefi- cial feeling which inculcates individual humility , and universal charity ...
Page 76
... observed by Mr. Dunlop , in his " History of Fiction , ” — “ is a mere negative character , without one good quality to recommend him . There is little or no display of charity , beneficence , or even benevolence , during the whole ...
... observed by Mr. Dunlop , in his " History of Fiction , ” — “ is a mere negative character , without one good quality to recommend him . There is little or no display of charity , beneficence , or even benevolence , during the whole ...
Page 84
... observed , only keep out the single evil of poverty . True ! was the reply - but how much good do they let in ! Whatever may be the talents of a poor man , they will not have their fair share of influence ; for few will respect the ...
... observed , only keep out the single evil of poverty . True ! was the reply - but how much good do they let in ! Whatever may be the talents of a poor man , they will not have their fair share of influence ; for few will respect the ...
Page 104
... observed , that in all these mutual mal- practices , acting and re - acting with aggravated effect upon each other , the author has no share ; he has parted with his copyright , has no interest in the conflict , and can find no more ...
... observed , that in all these mutual mal- practices , acting and re - acting with aggravated effect upon each other , the author has no share ; he has parted with his copyright , has no interest in the conflict , and can find no more ...
Page 107
... observe a Pharisaical display of prudery and piety , we shall seldom err in pronouncing that it is the dis- guise of some wolf in sheep's clothing . A nice man , according to Swift , is a man of nasty ideas ; and a pretender to superior ...
... observe a Pharisaical display of prudery and piety , we shall seldom err in pronouncing that it is the dis- guise of some wolf in sheep's clothing . A nice man , according to Swift , is a man of nasty ideas ; and a pretender to superior ...
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