There [is] no little vigour and force added to words, when they are delivered in a neat and fine way, and somewhat out of the ordinary road, common a… - Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury

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There [is] no little vigour and force added to words, when they are delivered in a neat and fine way, and somewhat out of the ordinary road, common and dull language relishing more of the clown than the gentleman. But herein also affectation must be avoided; it being better for a man by a native and clear eloquence to express himself, than by those words which may smell either of the lamp or inkhorn.

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About Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury (March 3 1583 – August 20 1648) was a British soldier, diplomat, historian, poet, autobiographer and metaphysician, sometimes called "the father of deism". The poet George Herbert was his brother.

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Alternative Names: Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Castle Islands Edward Herbert Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Chirbury Edward, Lord Herbert Lord Herbert of Cherbury
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