Some of the commentaries on Auenbrugger's work are not entirely depreciative, however.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh
In both ways, we may see more clearly how prevalent ideas and doctrines have arisen as "reflections upon" the life of action, and even account for their qualities and their defects-their partial truth or their corresponding inadequacy, according to our own appreciative or depreciative standpoint.
"Civics: as Applied Sociology"
Patrick Geddes
I am at a loss to understand you," replied Mr. Arnold, who resented any such allusion, being subversive of the honour of his house, almost as much as if it had been depreciative of his own.
"David Elginbrod"
George MacDonald