The populace think that your rejection of popular standards is a rejection of all standard, and mere antinomianism; and the bold sensualist will use the name of philosophy to gild his crimes. But the law of consciousness abides.
The picture waits for my verdict; it is not to command me, but I am to settle its claim to praise.
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The picture waits for my verdict; it is not to command me, but I am to settle its claim to praise.
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