Every good poet includes a critic, but the reverse is not true.
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A fool and his words are soon parted a man of genius and his money.William Shenstone
Of all that gives politeness birth,Of all that claims to please,In motion, manners, or in mirth,The surest source is ease.
William Shenstone
Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it.
William Shenstone
I have found out a gift for my fair I have found where the wood-pigeons breed.
William Shenstone
Think when you are enraged at any one, what would probably Become your sentiments should he die during the dispute.
William Shenstone
Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts.
William Shenstone
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