An Essay on the Character and Influence of the Stage (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Excerpt from An Essay on the Character and Influence of the Stage

Flattering compliments from a venal pen may'soothe the pride of greatness, and there may be golden reasons for employing the honeyed accents of praise, to emblazon the generosity, 'and exalt the taste of some'distlnguished lord of our creation: but the man who will sacrifice his dignity to his' interest, dishonours human nature, and. Has only to turn player to complete the degradation at his character.

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