He published a pamphlet entitled "The Slanders of Punch" felicitously quoting as his motto from Proverbs xxvi.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
The whole speech was, indeed, felicitously adroit, and especially in this, that, while in opposition to the Government as a whole, it expressed the opinions of a powerful section of the Cabinet, which, though at present a minority, yet being the most enamoured of a New Idea, the progress of the age would probably render a safe investment for the confidence which honest Gordon reposed in its chance of beating its colleagues.
"Kenelm Chillingly, Book 8."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Spohr in his violin music most felicitously accomplished this, and he is simply incomparable in his compromise between what is severe and classical, and what is suave and delightful, or passionately exciting.
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris