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I distrust those sentiments that are too far removed from nature,
and whose sublimity is blended with ridicule; which read more
I distrust those sentiments that are too far removed from nature,
and whose sublimity is blended with ridicule; which two are as
near one another as extreme wisdom and folly.
Mockery is the weapon of those who have no other.
Mockery is the weapon of those who have no other.
Truth, 'tis supposed, may bear all lights; and one those
principal lights or natural mediums by which things are read more
Truth, 'tis supposed, may bear all lights; and one those
principal lights or natural mediums by which things are to be
viewed in order to a thorough recognition is ridicule itself.
I believe they talked of me, for they laughed consumedly.
I believe they talked of me, for they laughed consumedly.
It frequently happens that where the second line is sublime, the
third, in which he meant to rise still read more
It frequently happens that where the second line is sublime, the
third, in which he meant to rise still higher, is perfectly
bombast.
'Twas the saying of an ancient sage that humour was the only test
of gravity, and gravity of humour. read more
'Twas the saying of an ancient sage that humour was the only test
of gravity, and gravity of humour. For a subject which would not
bear raillery was suspicious; and a jest which would not bear a
serious examination was certainly false wit.
- Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury,
Scoff not at the natural defects of any which are not in their power to amend. It is cruel to read more
Scoff not at the natural defects of any which are not in their power to amend. It is cruel to beat a cripple with his own crutches!
I have always made one prayer to God, a very short one. Here it
is: "My God, make our read more
I have always made one prayer to God, a very short one. Here it
is: "My God, make our enemies very ridiculous!" God has granted
it to me.
Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.
Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.
