One of the greatest geniuses that ever existed, Shakespeare, undoubtedly wanted taste.

Horace Walpole

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Shakespeare

Author

Horace Walpole

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1764 1760s 18th century

Occupation

Politician Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Walpole, Horace. Letter to Christopher Wren. 9 Aug. 1764.

Current Citation

Walpole, Horace. "Letter to Christopher Wren." Horace Walpole's Correspondence. Vol. 40, Yale University Press, 1980.

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I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "Oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it.

Voltaire

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Time
1767 1760s 18th century
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Voltaire. Letter to Etienne Noel Damilaville. 16 May 1767.