“Experience informs us that the first defence of weak minds is to recriminate.”
Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Work
Biographia Literaria: Or, Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions
This work is a comprehensive reflection on the author's life and thoughts, intertwining personal anecdotes with literary analysis and philosophical musings. more
Author
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet, critic, and philosopher, renowned for his works such as 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan'. A leading figure in the Romantic movement, his work has had a significant impact on English literature. more
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