Charles Churchill on Advice
1731–1764 England
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But spite of all the criticizing elves,
Those who would make us feel—must feel themselves.
The Rosciad (1761)
Though by whim, envy, or resentment led,
They damn those authors whom they never read.
A servile race
Who, in mere want of fault, all merit place;
Who blind obedience pay to ancient schools,
Bigots to Greece, and slaves to musty rules.
The Rosciad (1761)
Who shall dispute what the Reviewers say?
Their word's sufficient; and to ask a reason,
In such a state as theirs, is downright treason.