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52 mind et to work, it may be allowed to chue books for itelf, for every thing will then intruct.

I would have every one try to form an opinion of an author themelves, though modety may retrain them from mentioning it. Many are o anxious to have the reputation of tate, that they only praie the authors whoe merit is indiputable. I am ick of hearing of the ublimity of Milton, the elegance and harmony of Pope, and the original, untaught genius of Shakepear. Thee curory remarks are made by ome who know nothing of nature, and could not enter into the pirit