Pride, of all others the most dangerous fault, Proceeds from want of sense, or want of thought; The men who labour and digest things most Will be much apter to despond than boast; For if your author be profoundly good, Twill cost you dear before he 's... Tales of a tourist - Seite 162von Alicia Lefanu - 1823Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
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...LYMAN H. BAGG, HENRY V. FREEMAN', EDWARl) G. COY, HENRY W. RAYMOND, EDWARD P. WILDER. " Pride, of nil others, the most dangerous fault, Proceeds from want of sense or Want of thought." EVERY one knows what self-conceit is, and has no difficulty in applying the proper name to any manifestation... | |
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