The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level.


Vol. 1, letter 36. - Sir Charles Grandison (1753–1754)

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The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level.

The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level.

The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level.

The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level.