Quote #85

His conduct still right, with his argument wrong.

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  2. Here lies David Garrick, describe me, who can, An abridgment of all that was pleasant in man.
  3. Our Garrick's a salad; for in him we see Oil, vinegar, sugar, and saltness agree!
  4. As a wit, if not first, in the very first line.
  5. We modest Gentlemen don't want for much success among the women.
  6. On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting; 'Twas only that when he was off he was acting.
  7. Baw! Damme, but I'll fight you both, one after the other! With baskets.
  8. He cast off his friends as a huntsman his pack, For he knew when he pleased he could whistle them back.

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