“Sound judgment is the ground of writing well.”
Quote by Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon
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The poetical works of ... Wentworth Dillon, earl of Roscommon
This book compiles a selection of poems written by Wentworth Dillon, Earl of Roscommon, showcasing his contributions to the English poetic tradition. more
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Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon
Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon, was a 17th-century Irish poet. He made significant contributions to the Irish literary scene and his works are known for reflecting the cultural and political context of his time. more
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“Often try what weight you can support, And what your shoulders are too weak to bear.”
“Truth and fiction are so aptly mixed that all seems uniform and of a piece.”
“Our heroes of the former days deserved and gained their never-fading bays.”
“Invention is not so much the result of labor as of judgment.”
“Whatsoever contradicts my sense, I hate to see, and never can believe.”
Source: The poetical works of ... Wentworth Dillon, earl of Roscommon
“Beware what spirit rages in your breast; for one inspired, ten thousand are possessed.”
“Let us not write at a loose rambling rate, in hope the world will wink at all our faults.”
“You gain your point if your industrious art can make unusual words easy.”