WARTON, Joseph Quotes
(1722-1800), English critic
Ages of ignorance and simplicity are thought to be ages of purity. But the direct contrary is the case. Rude periods have that grossness of manners which is as unfriendly to virtue as luxury itself. Men are less ashamed as they are less polished.
Ages of ignorance and simplicity are thought to be ages of purity. But the direct contrary I believe to be the case. Rude periods have that grossness of manners which is as unfriendly to virtue as luxury itself. Men are less ashamed as they are less polished.
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