It is difficult for a "powerful mind" to be its own master: "a lake wants mountains to compass and hold it in."
— Addison, Joseph (1672-1719)
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Metaphor
It is difficult for a "powerful mind" to be its own master: "a lake wants mountains to compass and hold it in."
Metaphor in Context
One of the most important, but one of the most difficult things for a powerful mind is, to be its own master. A pond may lie quiet in a plain; but a lake wants mountains to compass and hold it in.
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Citation
The National Magazine Abel Stevens, ed. vol. ii. New York, published by Carlton & Phillips. January to June 1853. p. 144.
Date of Entry
09/21/2004
Date of Review
04/26/2007
