Quote by Charles Lamb

For God's sake (I never was more serious) don't make me ridiculous any more by terming me gentle-hearted in print... substitute drunken dog, ragged head, seld-shaven, odd-eyed, stuttering, or any other epithet which truly and properly belongs to the gentleman in question.

For God's sake (I never was more serious) don't make me ridi

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their frustration with being referred to as "gentle-hearted" in writing. They plead not to be made further ridiculous by using such a term. The speaker suggests alternative, more fitting descriptions such as "drunken dog," "ragged head," "seld-shaven," "odd-eyed," or "stuttering." By doing so, they aim to be depicted more accurately and truthfully, rejecting any false notions or stereotypes associated with being gentle-hearted.

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By Charles Lamb

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