. English poet essayist moralist literary critic biographer editor and lexicographer
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In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it. Go to Quote / Comment
Language is the dress of thought. Go to Quote / Comment
In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it. Go to Quote / Comment
Were it not for imagination a man would be as happy in arms of a chambermaid as of a duchess. Go to Quote / Comment
Players, Sir! I look on them as no better than creatures set upon tables and joint stools to make faces and produce laughter, like dancing dogs. Go to Quote / Comment