And, Sir, as to metaphorical expression, that is a great excellence in style, when it is used with propriety, for it gives you two ideas for one ; — conveys the meaning more luminously, and generally with a perception of delight. Aristotle's Treatise on Rhetoric,. - Page 215by Aristotle, Thomas Hobbes - 1833 - 430 pagesFull view - About this book
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