"For a young and presumptuous poet a disposition……" — Robert Southey

"For a young and presumptuous poet a disposition to write satires is one of the most dangerous he can encourage. It tempts him to personalities, which are not always forgiven after he has repented and become ashamed of them."

Robert Southey

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