It is impossible not to connect this Jew, named Cohen, and described as "a man of astonishing Subtilty and logical force, no less than of sweet personal worth," with the Mordecai of the novel just mentioned.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind
His readings of the Polish master's music were distinguished by grace, dexterity, finesse, pathos and Subtilty.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
His sister is the Duchesse de Richelieu, true daughter of her father, as ugly, or rather as lacking in charm, as he is; but replete with Subtilty and intelligence,-with that intelligence which perpetually suggests a humble origin, and which wearies or importunes, because of its ill-nature.
"The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Volume VI. Being the Historic Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV."
Madame La Marquise De Montespan