It is true (of me, at least) that 'Falstaff is only to us an incorrigible fat man.' I want to know what he illustrates.

And Don Quixote--what end can be served in making a noble mind ridiculous ?--I hear you say--practical.

So it is.

We are very narrow, I know.

But we like wit--practical again! Or in your words (when I really think they generally come to my aid--perhaps it is that it is often all your thought); we 'prefer the rapier thrust, to the broad embrace, of Intelligence.'" He trifled with the letter for some time, re-reading chosen passages as he walked about the room, and considering he scarce knew what.