Unsubstantial than those which are Derived from Earth>
We often appear to differ in sentiments. . . merely from the inaccuracy of terms, . . .
It is not in Terms that Reynolds & I disagree Two Contrary Opinions can never by
any Language be made alike. I say Taste & Genius are Not Teachable or Acquirable
but are born with us Reynolds says the Contrary
[P 199] . . . take words as we find them; . . . distinguish the THINGS to which they are applied.
their Fallaciousness are Artful Opinions & Fallacious also>
[P 200] It is the very same taste which relishes a demonstration in geometry, that is pleased with
the resemblance of a picture to an original, and touched with the harmony of musick.
& Melody are Objects of Intuition>
[P 201] . . . as true as mathematical demonstration; . . .
But beside real, there is also apparent truth, . . .
. . . taste. . . approaches. . . a sort of resemblance to real science, even where opinions are. . . no
better than prejudices.
in Knowledge [ s ]is Superior to Demonstrative Science such as is Weighed or
Measured>
[P 202] As these prejudices become more narrow, . . . this secondary taste becomes more and
more fantastical; . . .
. . . I shall [now] proceed with less method, . . .
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