“... where the Greeks had modesty, we have cant; where they had poetry, we have cant; where they had patriotism, we have cant; where they had anything that exalts, delights, or adorns humanity, we have nothing but cant, cant, cant.”
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Thomas Love Peacock
Thomas Love Peacock, born on October 18, 1785, and died on January 23, 1866, was a prominent 19th-century British novelist and satirical writer. Known for his unique sense of humor and profound insights into social phenomena, his works have left a lasting impact on readers. more
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