Our Garrick’s a salad; for in him we see Oil, vinegar,…

Our Garrick’s a salad; for in him we see
Oil, vinegar, sugar, and saltness agree!

Sourced, Retaliation (1774)

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A man severe he was, and stern to view;
I knew him well, and every truant knew:
Well had the boding tremblers learned to trace
The day’s disasters in his morning face;
Full well they laughed with counterfeited glee,
At all his jokes, for many a joke had he;
Full well the bust whisper, circling round,
Conveyed the dismal tidings when he frowned;
Yet he was kind; or if severe in aught,
The love he bore to learning was in fault;
The village all declared how much he knew;
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To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies,
He tried each art, reproved each dull delay,
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Let schoolmasters puzzle their brain,
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Good liquor, I stoutly maintain,
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When he talked of their Raphaels, Correggios, and stuff,
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Here lies David Garrick, describe me, who can,
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How happy he who crowns in shades like these,
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Careless their merits or their faults to scan,
His pity gave ere charity began.
Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride,
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The first blow is half the battle. - View Quote Details on The first blow is half the battle.