One of the greatest geniuses that ever existed, Shakespeare, undoubtedly wanted taste.

Horace Walpole

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Shakespeare

Author

Horace Walpole

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1764 1760s 18th century

Occupation

Politician Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Walpole, Horace. Letter to Christopher Wren. 9 Aug. 1764.

Current Citation

Walpole, Horace. "Letter to Christopher Wren." Horace Walpole's Correspondence. Vol. 40, Yale University Press, 1980.

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Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hinder legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.

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Quoted in The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, by James Boswell

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Topic
Rhetoric
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Samuel Johnson

Author

James Boswell
Source
The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D
Genre
Biography
Language
English
Time
1763 1760s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in journal entry, written by James Boswell. 31 July 1763.

Current Citation

Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in The Life of Samuel Johnson, written by James Boswell, edited by David Womersley. Penguin Classics, 2008.