Charles Churchill Quotes about Criticism

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Though by whim, envy, or resentment led, they damn those authors whom they never read.

Envy, Criticism, Resentment

'The Candidate' (1764) l. 57

Who shall dispute what the Reviewers say? Their word's sufficient; and to ask a reason, In such a state as theirs, is downright treason.

Criticism, Reason, Disputes

Charles Churchill, James L. Hannay (1866). “Poetical Works: With a Memoir by James L. Hannay and Copious Notes by W. Tooke”, p.66

A servile race Who, in mere want of fault, all merit place; Who blind obedience pay to ancient schools, Bigots to Greece, and slaves to musty rules.

School, Race, Criticism

Charles Churchill (1776). “Poems”, p.17