The fox, when caught, is worth nothing: he is followed for … - Sydney Smith

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The fox, when caught, is worth nothing: he is followed for the pleasure of following.

Sydney Smith

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Sydney Smith (3 June 1771 – 22 February 1845) was an English clergyman, critic, philosopher and wit.

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Alternative Names: Reverend Sydney Smith

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Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.

Brevity in writing is
what charity is to all other virtues — righteousness is nothing
without the one,
nor authorship without the other.

Praise is the best diet for us, after all.

The fox, when caught, is worth nothing: he is followed for the pleasure of following. - Sydney Smith

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