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Thousands are collected from the idle and the extravagant for seeing dogs, horses, men and monkeys perform feats of activity, and, in some places, for the privilege only of seeing one another.
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Those who profess outrageous zeal for the liberty and prosperity of their country, and at the same time infringe her laws, affront her religion and debauch her people, are but despicable quacks.
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There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.
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Soame Jenyns
Born:
January 1, 1704
Died:
December 18, 1787
(aged 83)
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Soame Jenyns was an English writer.
Known for:
Disquisitions on several subjects (1782)
The works of Soame Jenyns, esq
Japanese Pottery
A Background to Chinese Painting
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