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“This is one of the results of that adventurous spirit which is now stalking forth and raging for its own innovations. We have not only rejected AUTHORITY, but have also cast away EXPERIENCE; and often the unburthened vessel is driving to all points of the compass, and the passengers no longer know whither they are going. The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by QUOTATION.”

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Isaac D'Israeli
Isaac D'Israeli

Isaac D'Israeli was a British writer and critic renowned for his scholarly works and literary criticism. A prominent figure in the literary world of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, his contributions have left a lasting impact on English literature. Born on May 11, 1766, D'Israeli's career spanned several decades, during which he authored numerous books and essays on a variety of subjects. more

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