Francis Jeffrey Quotes

A collection of quotes by Francis Jeffrey.

Francis Jeffrey (1773-1850) was a Scottish lawyer, judge, and literary critic. He was born in Edinburgh and studied law at the University of Glasgow. Jeffrey became a prominent figure in the Scottish Enlightenment and co-founded the influential literary magazine, the Edinburgh Review, in 1802. Known for his sharp wit and incisive critiques, he played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape of his time. Jeffrey also served as a judge in the Court of Session, one of Scotland's highest courts. His contributions to literature and the legal field continue to be recognized and celebrated.

He will always see the most beauty whose affections are the

He will always see the most beauty whose affections are the warmest and most exercised, whose imagination is the most powerful, and who has most accustomed himself to attend to the objects by which he is surrounded.

Francis Jeffrey

Imagination Beauty

There is nothing respecting which a man may be so long uncon

There is nothing respecting which a man may be so long unconscious as of the extent and strength of his prejudices.

Francis Jeffrey

Strength