Distant praise, from whatever quarter, is not so delightful as that of a wife whom a man loves and esteems. Her approbation may be said to "come home to his bosom ;" and being so near, its effect is most sensible and permanent. Putnam's Monthly - Page 3921854Full view - About this book
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...and 'tafte he had great confidence, faid to him, after a few numbers of the Rambler had come out, " I thought very well of you before ; but I did not...imagine you could have written any thing equal to this." Diftant praife, from whatever quarter, is not fo delightful as that of a wife whom a man loves and... | |
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