The chase, the sport of kings;
image of war, without its guilt.

William Somerville

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Topic

Hunting

Author

William Somerville

Source

The Chace

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1735 1730s 18th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Somervile, William. The Chace. London: G. Hawkins/Dublin: R. Gunne and R. Owen, 1735.

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He that falls in love with himself, will have no Rivals.

Richard Saunders

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Topic
Narcissism

Author

Richard Saunders
Source
Poor Richard, 1739.
Medium
Almanac
Language
English
Time
1738 1730s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Franklin, Benjamin [Published as Richard Saunders]. "February 1739." Poor Richard, 1739. An Almanack for the Year of Christ 1739. Philadelphia: Benjamin Franklin, 1738.

Current Citation

Franklin, Benjamin. "Poor Richard 1739." Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography, Poor Richard, and Later Writings, edited by J. A. Leo Lemay. Library of America, 2005.