“It is evident, that though the mind receives a considerable pleasure from the discovery of resemblance, no pleasure is received when the resemblance is of such a nature as is familiar to every body. ... What gives the principal delight to the imagination, is the exhibition of a strong likeness, which escapes the notice of the generality of people.” ImaginationPleasureMetaphorResemblance Book:The Philosophy of Rhetoric Source: The Philosophy of Rhetoric
“...this study, [of rhetoric] properly conducted, leads directly to an acquaintance with ourselves; it not only traces the operations of the intellect and imagination, but discloses the lurking springs of action in the heart.” ImaginationIntellectOurselves Book:The Philosophy of Rhetoric Source: The Philosophy of Rhetoric