When there is any kind of true genius, we have no right to drive it mad.

We must deal with it wisely, justly, fairly."* -- * Table Talk of Shirley, p.

137.
-- Froude was an excellent editor; appreciative, discriminating, and alert.

He prided himself on Carlyle's approval, though perhaps Carlyle was not the best judge of such things.

His energy was multifarious.