The question of the identity of these intelligences-which we may, without Prejudging their nature, leaving that to be determined by more complete experiences, consider disembodied-with the persons in the flesh whose names they use, is one on which I have great difficulty in forming a conclusion, though, as a rule, my experience in "circles" has been that the imposture was too gross to deceive a person of ordinary intellectual power.
"The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I"
William James Stillman
The canting and Prejudging part of the Press has affected to set before you the merits of 'honest ability,' or 'laborious trade,' in opposition to my offences.
"Paul Clifford, Volume 7."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Washington gave him a chance to explain, but instead he resigned from office and published what he called "a vindication," in which he charged the President with "Prejudging," "concealment," and "want of generosity."
"The True George Washington [10th Ed.]"
Paul Leicester Ford