“We strive as hard to hide our hearts from ourselves as from others, and always with more success; for in deciding upon our own case we are both judge, jury, and executioner, and where sophistry cannot overcome the first, or flattery the second, self-love is always ready to defeat the sentence by bribing the third.”
Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
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Remarks on the Talents of Lord Byron and the Tendencies of Don Juan
This book provides an in-depth examination of the literary contributions and personal traits of the poet Lord Byron, as well as an exploration of the character Don Juan, examining the influences and inspirations behind both figures. more
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Charles Caleb Colton
Charles Caleb Colton was an English writer active from 1780 to 1832. Known for his humor and wit, he is particularly recognized for his aphorisms and satirical works. more
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