"They who are really skilful in the principles of science, will acquire the veneration only of shallow minds by talking scientifically; for, to simplify expression, is always the effect of the deepest knowlege, and of the clearest discernment. On the other hand, there may be many who possess taste, though they have not attained skill; who, if they will be contented with the expression of their own feelings, without labouring to keep up the borrowed phrase of erudition, will have their opinions respected by all whose suffrages are worthy of being gained."
The Man of the World
At least 12 entries in ESTC (1773, 1783, 1787, 1792, 1795, 1799).<br>
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Text from  <u>The Man of the World. In Two Parts</u> (London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1773). &lt;<a href="http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2003&xri:pqil:res_ver=0.2&res_id=xr  i:lion&rft_id=xri:lion:ft:pr:Z000030484:0">Link to LION</a>&gt;