----I maintain it, the conceits of a rough-bearded man, are seven years more terse and juvenile for one single operation; and if they did not run a risk of being quite shaved away, might be carried up by continual shavings, to the highest pitch of sublimity --How _Homer_ could write with so long a beard, I don't know----and as it makes against my hypothesis, I as little care ----But let us return to the Toilet.

- I maintain that the ideas of a rough-bearded man are seven years more terse for one single shave; and if they did not risk being quite shaved away, might be carried up by continual shavings to the highest pitch of sublimity. How Homer could write with so long a beard, I don't know - and as it defies my hypothesis, I don't care. - But let us return to the dress.
