Samuel Parr was an English writer known for his wit and satire. Born on January 26, 1747, he spent much of his life in Bath, where he wrote extensively. Parr's works often criticized the social and political institutions of his time, earning him both praise and controversy. He passed away on March 6, 1825.
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“To do evil is more within the reach of every man, in public as in private life, than to do good.”
Source: The Works of Samuel Parr ...: With Memoirs of His Life and Writings, and a Selection from His Correspondence
Source: The Works of Samuel Parr ...: With Memoirs of His Life and Writings, and a Selection from His Correspondence
“Sound policy is never at variance with substantial justice.”
Source: Works: With Memoirs of His Life and Writings, and a Selection from His Correspondence