The Works of John Eachard, 2; In Three Volumes Consisting of the Ground and Occasions of the Contempt of the Llercy (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1772 Excerpt: ... born under a threepeny planet, to render quantum dab is into pure current English money, to correct the defect of nature's pencil, and many such like (which you abound with) were questionless at sirst very ingenious, and without all exception; but the jestingness of them, by too much using, is so utterly worn out, that they will work no more than the powder of an old post. But amongst all quibbles, as you desire to flourish, and be for ever famous, be very sparing of such that depend wholly upon the title and outside of books, viz. Hobb's Creed, the Gentleman's Calling, Ignoramus, and such like; for they laying very obvious to every ordinary fancy, you may chance to make a jest, that has been made an hundred times before. You will sind this, I promise you, to be very good advice, if you consider well of it. Now I am, I must confess, perfectly of your mind, as to what you fay, pag. 59. concerning the great advantages and excellent use of quibbles, if handsomely managed, by reason that they are a great promoter of health in general, and an easy amulet against some distempers that hang about sedentary men in particular; that they unbend the mind, loosen the distended nerves of the foul, and revive its drooping spirits after a wonderful manner: .Which agrees very well with what the worthy author Wits Commonwealth says in the sirst part, pag. 215. concerning music, viz. It is the body's best recreation, it overcometh the heart, and comforts the mind, it is the queen and mistress of the foul; it is the loadstone of fellowship, the chearful reviver of dulled spirits, the sole delight of dancing, and sweetmeat of sorrow--But let. me tell you, that neither yourself, nor that learned author, have spoken half home to the business. Alas dear Sir, you speak but timorous..