I have particular reference to the opinions expressed on the subject of Ignorance. I have no doubt that I may have occasionally attributed to him sentiments which are really my own on the other hand, I suspect that some views that I have set down as my own may have been unconsciously derived from him. Of so elusive a personality it is not always possible to give a consistent account. To my mind the Gentle Reader is the most agreeable of companions, and to make his acquaintance is one of the pleasures of life. If in the following pages I begin by admitting that there is much to be said in behalf of the popular notion that the Gentle Reader no longer exists, let this pass simply as an evidence of my decent respect for the opinion of mankind. I behold her as she needs must be, a lady who contains within herself all the qualities to make her famous throughout the world beautiful, without blemish dignified, without haughtiness tender, and yet modest gracious from courtesy, and courteous from good breeding and lastly of illustrious birth. He proceeds after the momentary digression as if nothing had happened. These are things the proof of which must not be pushed to extreme lengths.īut this admission does not in the least interfere with the habitual current of his thoughts, or cool the ardor of his loyalty. ![]() God only knows whether there be any Dulcinea or not in the world. Much may be said on that point, said Don Quixote. HEN Don Quixote was descanting on the beauty of the peerless Dulcinea, the Duchess interrupted him by expressing a doubt as to that lady's existence. Produced from images generously available at The Internet Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed ![]() *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE GENTLE READER *** With this eBook or online at Title: The Gentle Reader Re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and withĪlmost no restrictions whatsoever. The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Gentle Reader, by Samuel McChord Crothers
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