Ch. III.
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The poet and the painter are only truly great by the mutual influences of their studies, and the jealousy of glory has only produced an idle contest.
— Isaac D'Israeli
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Source: Wikiquote: "Isaac D'Israeli" (Quotes, The Literary Character, Illustrated by the History of Men of Genius (1795–1822): Originally published as An Essay on the Manners and Genius of the Literary Character.)
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About Isaac D'Israeli
Isaac D'Israeli (11 May 1766 – 19 January 1848) received much of his education in Leiden and as early as his sixteenth year began his literary career with some verses to Dr. Johnson. He was the father of the British prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli.
About Isaac D'Israeli
Isaac D'Israeli (11 May 1766 – 19 January 1848) received much of his education in Leiden and as early as his sixteenth year began his literary career with some verses to Dr. Johnson. He was the father of the British prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli.
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