“I loved my friend for his gentleness, his candor, his good repute, his freedom even from my own livelier manner, his calm and reasonable kindness. It was not any particular talent that attracted me to him, or i anything striking whatsoever. I should say in one word, it was his goodness.”
Quote by Leigh Hunt
Work
The Autobiography ... with Reminiscences of Friends and Contemporaries
This book is a detailed account of the author's life experiences, enriched by insights into the lives of their friends and peers during the same era. more
Author
Leigh Hunt
Leigh Hunt was an English poet, essayist, and journalist, born in October 1784 and died on August 28, 1859. He was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement and is known for his literary contributions and social activism. more
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