"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 <em>placid Behaviour</em> and <em>smiling Aspect</em> of these Men, (which may be the Effect of <em>Habit</em> and <em>Art</em>) their own Minds often put them on the Rack, and torment them with Reflections on the vile Measures, which they are pursuing."
The Craftsman, No. 39
Text from <u>The Craftsman. By Caleb D'Anvers, of Gray's-Inn, Esq.</u> (London: Printed for R. Francklin, 1731). &lt<a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=LGIynz8AyLEC">Link to Google Books</a>&gt;