“He that would relish success to a purpose should keep his passions cool, and his expectations low; and then it is possible that his fortune might exceed his fancy; for an advantage always rises by surprise; and is almost always doubled by being unlooked for.”
Quote by Jeremy Collier
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Pearls of Great Price: or, Maxims, reflections, characters and thoughts, on miscellaneous subjects ... Selected from the works of the Rev. Jeremy Collier by the editor of
This book is a compilation of extracts from the works of the Rev. Jeremy Collier, focusing on a range of topics. The editor has selected and organized these extracts into a coherent volume that offers insights into Collier's philosophical and moral perspectives. more
Author
Jeremy Collier
Jeremy Collier, an English writer and critic, was born on September 23, 1650, and died on April 26, 1726. He held a significant position in the field of literary criticism in 18th-century British literature with his critical analysis of the works of his time. more
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