I would rather be damned with Plato and Lord Bacon, than go to heaven with Paley and Malthus.

Romantic poet

Share:

Details

Context

From a letter to Thomas Jefferson Hogg, expressing his intellectual allegiances and disdain for certain contemporary thinkers.

Date / Period

1811

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4442/4442-h/4442-h.htm

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

1 source

Get This Quote on Merchandise

Premium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.

Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products