["Praise undeserved is satire in disguise," quoted by Pope from a poem… — Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims
SAPIR 861
["Praise undeserved is satire in disguise," quoted by Pope from a poem which has not survived, "The Garland," by Mr. Broadhurst. "In some cases exaggerated or inappropriate praise becomes the most severe satire."-- Scott, Woodstock.]
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