"For though it is generally believed that few Statesmen are much afflicted with this terrible Inmate; yet, upon a careful Inspection of human Nature, I find it to be a vulgar Error; and am fully satisfied that, notwithstanding the outward placid Behaviour and smiling Aspect of these Men, (which may be the Effect of Habit and Art) their own Minds often put them on the Rack, and torment them with Reflections on the vile Measures, which they are pursuing."
— Caleb d'Anvers [pseud. for Nicholas Amhurst, Henry, Viscount Bolingbroke, and William Pulteney, Earl of Bath]
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Place of Publication
London
Date
Friday, April 21, 1727
Metaphor
"For though it is generally believed that few Statesmen are much afflicted with this terrible Inmate; yet, upon a careful Inspection of human Nature, I find it to be a vulgar Error; and am fully satisfied that, notwithstanding the outward placid Behaviour and smiling Aspect of these Men, (which may be the Effect of Habit and Art) their own Minds often put them on the Rack, and torment them with Reflections on the vile Measures, which they are pursuing."
Metaphor in Context
I am willing to take the Poet's Word for it, that my Skill has been well employ'd; and that so useful a Discovery will amply recompence all my Pains and Application. For though it is generally believed that few Statesmen are much afflicted with this terrible Inmate; yet, upon a careful Inspection of human Nature, I find it to be a vulgar Error; and am fully satisfied that, notwithstanding the outward placid Behaviour and smiling Aspect of these Men, (which may be the Effect of Habit and Art) their own Minds often put them on the Rack, and torment them with Reflections on the vile Measures, which they are pursuing.br>
(p. 244)
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Text from The Craftsman. By Caleb D'Anvers, of Gray's-Inn, Esq. (London: Printed for R. Francklin, 1731). <Link to Google Books>
Date of Entry
11/12/2013
