"Look down upon the lower ranks of life, and see what extremities of wretchedness many of the poorer sort of children endure for want of food and raiment; and surely the reflection which the view will excite, must kindle in your heart a spark of gratitude towards those who have so amply provided for your defence against those evils."
— P. I.
Author
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
John Marshall
Date
1785
Metaphor
"Look down upon the lower ranks of life, and see what extremities of wretchedness many of the poorer sort of children endure for want of food and raiment; and surely the reflection which the view will excite, must kindle in your heart a spark of gratitude towards those who have so amply provided for your defence against those evils."
Metaphor in Context
We will allow that it was, as you say, their indispensible duty; but is there no reciprocal duty on the child's part? Is there no return of affection required for fifteen years comfortable subsistence? Look down upon the lower ranks of life, and see what extremities of wretchedness many of the poorer sort of children endure for want of food and raiment; and surely the reflection which the view will excite, must kindle in your heart a spark of gratitude towards those who have so amply provided for your defence against those evils. (Vol. II, page 42)
Provenance
Contributed by PC Fleming, searching "heart"
Citation
P. I. Dramatic pieces calculated to exemplify the mode of conduct which will render young ladies both amiable and happy, when their school education is completed.In three volumes. London: printed and sold by John Marshall and Co. Number 4, Aldermary Church-Yard, in Bow-Lane, [1785?]. Eighteenth Century Collections Online. Gale. <Link to Vol. I>
<Link to Vol. II>
<Link to Vol. III>
Date of Entry
07/15/2010
