More quotes by George Crabbe
Secrets with girls, like loaded guns with boys,
Are never valued till they make a noise.
Books cannot always please, however good;
Minds are not ever craving for their food.
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Save censure — critics are ready-made.
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Parodies and caricatures are the most penetrating of criticisms.
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