“General principles are not the less true or important because from their nature they elude immediate observation; they are like the air, which is not the less necessary because we neither see nor feel it.”
Quote by William Hazlitt
Work
The Eloquence of the British Senate: Being a Selection of the Best Speeches of the Most Distinguished English, Irish, and Scotch Parliamentary Speakers, from the Beginning of the Reign of Charles I. to the Present Time
The Eloquence of the British Senate is a comprehensive collection that includes a variety of speeches delivered by distinguished parliamentary speakers from England, Ireland, and Scotland. The speeches have been meticulously chosen to showcase the best in oratory skills, reflecting the evolution of political discourse in the British Senate over centuries. The book provides insight into the historical context and the development of parliamentary oratory, offering readers a glimpse into the legislative history of the British Isles. more
Author
William Hazlitt
William Hazlitt, born on April 10, 1778, was an influential English essayist and literary critic. His works are renowned for their sharp observations and profound insights, which have had a lasting impact on 19th-century British literature. more
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