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Self-praise of genius.-The love of praise instinctive in the nature of genius.-A high opinion of themselves necessary for their great designs. -The Ancients openly claimed their own praise.-And several Moderns.-An author knows more of his merits than his readers.-And less of his defects.-Authors versatile in their admiration and their malignity.