Summary “National Prejudice” by Oliver Goldsmith Annotating Paraphrasing and Quoting Organizing

Annotating As I am one of that sauntering tribe of mortals, who spend the greatest part of their time in taverns, coffee houses, and other places of public resort, I have thereby an opportunity of observing an infinite variety of characters, which, to a person of contemplative turn, is a much higher entertainment than a view of all the curiosities of art and nature. In one of these, my late rambles, I accidentally fell into the company of half a dozen gentlemen, who were engaged in a warm dispute about some political affair; the decision of which, as they were equally divided in their sentiments, they thought proper to refer to me, which naturally drew me in for a share of the conversation. Identify unknown words  Saunter: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner.

Annotating As I am one of that sauntering tribe of mortals, who spend the greatest part of their time in taverns, coffee houses, and other places of public resort, I have thereby an opportunity of observing an infinite variety of characters, which, to a person of contemplative turn, is a much higher entertainment than a view of all the curiosities of art and nature. In one of these, my late rambles, I accidentally fell into the company of half a dozen gentlemen, who were engaged in a warm dispute about some political affair; the decision of which, as they were equally divided in their sentiments, they thought proper to refer to me, which naturally drew me in for a share of the conversation. Identify unknown words  Saunter: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner.  Contemplative: marked by or given to contemplation;  Contemplation: an act of considering with attention

Annotating As I am one of that sauntering tribe of mortals, who spend the greatest part of their time in taverns, coffee houses, and other places of public resort, I have thereby an opportunity of observing an infinite variety of characters, which, to a person of contemplative turn, is a much higher entertainment than a view of all the curiosities of art and nature. In one of these, my late rambles, I accidentally fell into the company of half a dozen gentlemen, who were engaged in a warm dispute about some political affair; the decision of which, as they were equally divided in their sentiments, they thought proper to refer to me, which naturally drew me in for a share of the conversation. Identify unknown words  Saunter: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner.  Contemplative: marked by or given to contemplation;  Contemplation: an act of considering with attention  Sentiment: an attitude, thought, or judgment prompted by feeling

Annotating As I am one of that sauntering tribe of mortals, who spend the greatest part of their time in taverns, coffee houses, and other places of public resort, I have thereby an opportunity of observing an infinite variety of characters, which, to a person of contemplative turn, is a much higher entertainment than a view of all the curiosities of art and nature. In one of these, my late rambles, I accidentally fell into the company of half a dozen gentlemen, who were engaged in a warm dispute about some political affair; the decision of which, as they were equally divided in their sentiments, they thought proper to refer to me, which naturally drew me in for a share of the conversation. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing As I am one of that sauntering tribe of mortals, who spend the greatest part of their time in taverns, coffee houses, and other places of public resort, I have thereby an opportunity of observing an infinite variety of characters, which, to a person of contemplative turn, is a much higher entertainment than a view of all the curiosities of art and nature. In one of these, my late rambles, I accidentally fell into the company of half a dozen gentlemen, who were engaged in a warm dispute about some political affair; the decision of which, as they were equally divided in their sentiments, they thought proper to refer to me, which naturally drew me in for a share of the conversation. Restate the main ideas in your own words:  Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places  Sometimes people invited him to take part in their conversations

Quoting As I am one of that sauntering tribe of mortals, who spend the greatest part of their time in taverns, coffee houses, and other places of public resort, I have thereby an opportunity of observing an infinite variety of characters, which, to a person of contemplative turn, is a much higher entertainment than a view of all the curiosities of art and nature. In one of these, my late rambles, I accidentally fell into the company of half a dozen gentlemen, who were engaged in a warm dispute about some political affair; the decision of which, as they were equally divided in their sentiments, they thought proper to refer to me, which naturally drew me in for a share of the conversation. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  This paragraph really has no outstanding language suitable for quoting.

Organizing As I am one of that sauntering tribe of mortals, who spend the greatest part of their time in taverns, coffee houses, and other places of public resort, I have thereby an opportunity of observing an infinite variety of characters, which, to a person of contemplative turn, is a much higher entertainment than a view of all the curiosities of art and nature. In one of these, my late rambles, I accidentally fell into the company of half a dozen gentlemen, who were engaged in a warm dispute about some political affair; the decision of which, as they were equally divided in their sentiments, they thought proper to refer to me, which naturally drew me in for a share of the conversation. Organize your paraphrased and quoted material into your own sentence:  Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places  Sometimes people invited him to take part in their conversations Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations.

Annotating Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Identify unknown words  Multiplicity: a great number

Annotating Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Identify unknown words  multiplicity: a great number  merit: a praiseworthy quality

Annotating Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Identify unknown words  multiplicity: a great number  merit: a praiseworthy quality  avaricious: greedy of gain, excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches

Annotating Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Identify unknown words  multiplicity: a great number  merit: a praiseworthy quality  avaricious: greedy of gain, excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches  sycophant: a servile self- seeking flatterer

Annotating Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Identify unknown words  multiplicity: a great number  merit: a praiseworthy quality  avaricious: greedy of gain, excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches  sycophant: a servile self- seeking flatterer  clemency: disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due

Annotating Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Restate the main ideas in your own words:  They discussed the characteristics of people from other European countries  One man stated that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were drunks, and the Spaniards were overbearing and cruel.  In contrast, the man stated the English possessed only the best qualities

Quoting Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  “beastly gluttons”  “surly tyrants”  “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world”

Organizing Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Incorporate the quotes into your paraphrases:  “beastly gluttons”  “surly tyrants”  One man stated that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were drunks, and the Spaniards were overbearing and cruel.  One man stated that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants.”

Organizing Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Incorporate the quotes into your paraphrases:  “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world”  In contrast, the man stated the English possessed only the best qualities  In contrast, the man stated that in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.”

Organizing Amongst a multiplicity of other topics, we took occasion to talk of the different characters of the several nations of Europe; when one of the gentlemen, cocking his hat, and assuming such an air of importance as if he had possessed all the merit of the English nation in his own person, declared that the Dutch were a parcel of avaricious wretches; the French a set of flattering sycophants; that the Germans were drunken sots, and beastly gluttons; and the Spaniards proud, haughty, and surly tyrants; but that in bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world. Organize your paraphrased and quoted material into your own sentence:  One man stated that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self- serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants.”  In contrast, the man stated that in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.” Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.”

Organizing Combine your summarized paragraphs Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations. Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.”

Annotating This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Identify unknown words  judicious: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment

Annotating This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Identify unknown words  judicious: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment  approbation: approval

Annotating This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Identify unknown words  judicious: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment  approbation: approval  gravity: dignity or sobriety of bearing

Annotating This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Identify unknown words  judicious: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment  approbation: approval  gravity: dignity or sobriety of bearing  affected: assumed artificially or falsely

Annotating This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Identify unknown words  judicious: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment  approbation: approval  gravity: dignity or sobriety of bearing  affected: assumed artificially or falsely  muse: to become absorbed in thought

Annotating This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Identify unknown words  judicious: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment  approbation: approval  gravity: dignity or sobriety of bearing  affected: assumed artificially or falsely  muse: to become absorbed in thought  attend: to pay attention to

Annotating This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Restate the main ideas in your own words  Everyone agreed with the man but Goldsmith  Goldsmith pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t have to respond to the statement

Quoting This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  This paragraph really has no outstanding language suitable for quoting.

Organizing This very learned and judicious remark was received with a general smile of approbation by all the company—all, I mean, but your humble servant; who, endeavoring to keep my gravity as well as I could, and reclining my head upon my arm, continued for some time in a posture of affected thoughtfulness, as if I had been musing on something else, and did not seem to attend to the subject of conversation; hoping by these means to avoid the disagreeable necessity of explaining myself, and thereby depriving the gentleman of his imaginary happiness. Organize your paraphrased and quoted material into your own sentence:  Everyone agreed with the man but Goldsmith  Goldsmith pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t have to respond to the statement Everyone in the group agreed with the man except Goldsmith who pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t be forced to disagree with the speaker.

Organizing Combine your summarized paragraphs Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations. Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.” Everyone in the group agreed with the man except Goldsmith who pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t be forced to disagree with the speaker.

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  pseudo: being apparently rather than actually as stated

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  pseudo: being apparently rather than actually as stated  contradiction: act or an instance of contradicting  contradict: to assert the contrary of

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  pseudo: being apparently rather than actually as stated  contradiction: act or an instance of contradicting  contradict: to assert the contrary of  ratify: to approve and sanction formally

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  pseudo: being apparently rather than actually as stated  contradiction: act or an instance of contradicting  contradict: to assert the contrary of  ratify: to approve and sanction formally  suffrage: a vote given in deciding a controverted question

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  pseudo: being apparently rather than actually as stated  contradiction: act or an instance of contradicting  contradict: to assert the contrary of  ratify: to approve and sanction formally  suffrage: a vote given in deciding a controverted question  inexpressible: indescribable

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  pseudo: being apparently rather than actually as stated  contradiction: act or an instance of contradicting  contradict: to assert the contrary of  ratify: to approve and sanction formally  suffrage: a vote given in deciding a controverted question  inexpressible: indescribable  maxim: a general truth

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  pseudo: being apparently rather than actually as stated  contradiction: act or an instance of contradicting  contradict: to assert the contrary of  ratify: to approve and sanction formally  suffrage: a vote given in deciding a controverted question  inexpressible: indescribable  maxim: a general truth  preempt: to appropriate, seize, or take for oneself before others

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  pseudo: being apparently rather than actually as stated  contradiction: act or an instance of contradicting  contradict: to assert the contrary of  ratify: to approve and sanction formally  suffrage: a vote given in deciding a controverted question  inexpressible: indescribable  maxim: a general truth  preempt: to appropriate, seize, or take for oneself before others  impartial: unprejudiced

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  scruple: an uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  scruple: an uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action  frugal: avoiding waste, thrifty

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  scruple: an uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action  frugal: avoiding waste, thrifty  temperate: exercising moderation and self-restraint

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  scruple: an uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action  frugal: avoiding waste, thrifty  temperate: exercising moderation and self-restraint  staid: characterized by dignity

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  scruple: an uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action  frugal: avoiding waste, thrifty  temperate: exercising moderation and self-restraint  staid: characterized by dignity  sedate: serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  scruple: an uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action  frugal: avoiding waste, thrifty  temperate: exercising moderation and self-restraint  staid: characterized by dignity  sedate: serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner  rash: characterized by or resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  scruple: an uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action  frugal: avoiding waste, thrifty  temperate: exercising moderation and self-restraint  staid: characterized by dignity  sedate: serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner  rash: characterized by or resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness  impetuous: impulsive and passionate

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify unknown words  scruple: an uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action  frugal: avoiding waste, thrifty  temperate: exercising moderation and self-restraint  staid: characterized by dignity  sedate: serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner  rash: characterized by or resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness  impetuous: impulsive and passionate  adversity: a state of hardship or affliction

Annotating But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Restate the main ideas in your own words  The speaker wanted everyone to agree with him  He asked Goldsmith if he agreed  Goldsmith stated that he would not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study these peoples  Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be good handlers of money, the French self-restrained, the Germans hard-workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate  Goldsmith agrees that the English have good qualities, but they might also have some poorer qualities also

Quoting But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  “frugal and industrious”  “temperate and polite”  “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity”

Organizing But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Incorporate the quotes into your paraphrases:  “frugal and industrious”  “temperate and polite”  Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be good handlers of money, the French self-restrained, the Germans hard-workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate.

Organizing But my pseudo-patriot had no mind to let me escape so easily. Not satisfied that his opinion should pass without contradiction, he was determined to have it ratified by the suffrage of every one in the company; for which purpose addressing himself to me with an air of inexpressible confidence, he asked me if I was not of the same way of thinking. As I am never forward in giving my opinion, especially when I have reason to believe that it will not be agreeable; so, when I am obliged to give it, I always hold it for a maxim to speak my real sentiments. I therefore told him that, for my own part, I should not have ventured to talk in such a preemptory strain, unless I had made the tour of Europe, and examined the manners of these several nations with great care and accuracy: that, perhaps, a more impartial judge would not scruple to affirm that the Dutch were more frugal and industrious, the French more temperate and polite, the Germans more hardy and patient of labor and fatigue, and the Spaniards more staid and sedate, than the English; who, though undoubtedly brave and generous, were at the same time rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity. Incorporate the quotes into your paraphrases:  “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity”  Goldsmith agrees that the English have good qualities, but they might also have some poorer qualities also Goldsmith agrees that the English have good qualities, but they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.”

Organizing Organize your paraphrased and quoted material into your own sentence:  The speaker wanted everyone to agree with him  He asked Goldsmith if he agreed  Goldsmith stated that he would not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study these peoples  Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate.  Goldsmith agrees that the English have good qualities, but they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.” The speaker, wanting everyone to agree with his assessment of the characters of these European countries, asked Goldsmith if he was of the same mind. Goldsmith, however, stated that he could not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study of the citizens of each of these countries. In fact, Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate. And while Goldsmith agreed that the English have good qualities, they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.”

Organizing Combine your summarized paragraphs Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations. Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.” Everyone in the group agreed with the man except Goldsmith who pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t be forced to disagree with the speaker. The speaker, however, wanted everyone to agree with his assessment of the characters of these European countries, and asked Goldsmith if he was of the same mind. Goldsmith reluctantly stated that he could not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study of the citizens of each of these countries. In fact, Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate. And while Goldsmith agreed that the English have good qualities, they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.”

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify unknown words  contemptuous: manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt  contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify unknown words  contemptuous: manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt  contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something  conscience: sensitive regard for fairness or justice

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify unknown words  contemptuous: manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt  contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something  conscience: sensitive regard for fairness or justice  inveterate: firmly established by long persistence

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify unknown words  contemptuous: manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt  contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something  conscience: sensitive regard for fairness or justice  inveterate: firmly established by long persistence  forfeit: to lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify unknown words  contemptuous: manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt  contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something  conscience: sensitive regard for fairness or justice  inveterate: firmly established by long persistence  forfeit: to lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime  vain: marked by futility or ineffectualness

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify unknown words  contemptuous: manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt  contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something  conscience: sensitive regard for fairness or justice  inveterate: firmly established by long persistence  forfeit: to lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime  vain: marked by futility or ineffectualness  reckoning: a summing up

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify unknown words  contemptuous: manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt  contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something  conscience: sensitive regard for fairness or justice  inveterate: firmly established by long persistence  forfeit: to lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime  vain: marked by futility or ineffectualness  reckoning: a summing up  prejudice: preconceived judgment or opinion (2) : an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify unknown words  contemptuous: manifesting, feeling, or expressing contempt  contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something  conscience: sensitive regard for fairness or justice  inveterate: firmly established by long persistence  forfeit: to lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime  vain: marked by futility or ineffectualness  reckoning: a summing up  prejudice: preconceived judgment or opinion: an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge  prepossession: an attitude, belief, or impression formed beforehand

Annotating I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Restate the main ideas in your own words  Goldsmith could see that his opinion was not appreciated by the others  The speaker finds it shameful that Goldsmith can enjoy the rights and privileges of living in a country which he does not love blindly  Goldsmith gives up his argument to ponder why people must run down other countries in order to love their own

Quoting I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  This paragraph really has no outstanding language suitable for quoting. In fact, the paraphrase actually clarifies most of the language.

Organizing I could easily perceive that all the company began to regard me with a jealous eye before I had finished my answer, which I had no sooner done, than the patriotic gentleman observed, with a contemptuous sneer, that he was greatly surprised how some people could have the conscience to live in a country which they did not love, and to enjoy the protection of a government, to which in their hearts they were inveterate enemies. Finding that by this modest declaration of my sentiments I had forfeited the good opinion of my companions, and given them occasion to call my political principles in question, and well knowing that it was in vain to argue with men who were so very full of themselves, I threw down my reckoning and retired to my own lodgings, reflecting on the absurd and ridiculous nature of national prejudice and prepossession. Organize your paraphrased and quoted material into your own sentence:  Goldsmith could see that his opinion was not appreciated by the others  The speaker finds it shameful that Goldsmith can enjoy the rights and privileges of living in a country which he does not love blindly  Goldsmith gives up his argument to ponder why people must run down other countries in order to love their own Goldsmith could immediately see that his opinion was not appreciated by the others, and, in fact, the speaker chastised him for living in a country and enjoying its protection and privileges without loving the country wholly and blindly. Goldsmith then gives up his argument to ponder why people must run down other countries in order to love their own.

Organizing Combine your summarized paragraphs Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations. Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.” Everyone in the group agreed with the man except Goldsmith who pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t be forced to disagree with the speaker. The speaker, however, wanted everyone to agree with his assessment of the characters of these European countries, and asked Goldsmith if he was of the same mind. Goldsmith reluctantly stated that he could not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study of the citizens of each of these countries. In fact, Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate. And while Goldsmith agreed that the English have good qualities, they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.” Goldsmith could immediately see that his opinion was not appreciated by the others, and, in fact, the speaker chastised him for living in a country and enjoying its protection and privileges without loving the country wholly and blindly. Goldsmith then gives up his argument to ponder why people must run down other countries in order to love their own.

Annotating Among all the famous sayings of antiquity, there is none that does greater honor to the author, or affords greater pleasure to the reader (at least if he be a person of a generous and benevolent heart), than that of the philosopher, who, being asked what “countryman he was,” replied, that he was, “a citizen of the world.”—How few are there to be found in modern times who can say the same, or whose conduct is consistent with such a profession!—We are now become so much Englishmen, Dutchmen, Spaniards or Germans, that we are no longer citizens of the world; so the much natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society, that we no longer consider ourselves as the general inhabitants of the globe, or members of that grand society which comprehends the whole human kind. Identify unknown words  antiquity: ancient times

Annotating Among all the famous sayings of antiquity, there is none that does greater honor to the author, or affords greater pleasure to the reader (at least if he be a person of a generous and benevolent heart), than that of the philosopher, who, being asked what “countryman he was,” replied, that he was, “a citizen of the world.”—How few are there to be found in modern times who can say the same, or whose conduct is consistent with such a profession!—We are now become so much Englishmen, Dutchmen, Spaniards or Germans, that we are no longer citizens of the world; so the much natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society, that we no longer consider ourselves as the general inhabitants of the globe, or members of that grand society which comprehends the whole human kind. Identify unknown words  antiquity: ancient times  benevolent: marked by or disposed to doing good

Annotating Among all the famous sayings of antiquity, there is none that does greater honor to the author, or affords greater pleasure to the reader (at least if he be a person of a generous and benevolent heart), than that of the philosopher, who, being asked what “countryman he was,” replied, that he was, “a citizen of the world.”—How few are there to be found in modern times who can say the same, or whose conduct is consistent with such a profession!—We are now become so much Englishmen, Dutchmen, Spaniards or Germans, that we are no longer citizens of the world; so the much natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society, that we no longer consider ourselves as the general inhabitants of the globe, or members of that grand society which comprehends the whole human kind. Identify unknown words  antiquity: ancient times  benevolent: marked by or disposed to doing good  native: one born or reared in a particular place

Annotating Among all the famous sayings of antiquity, there is none that does greater honor to the author, or affords greater pleasure to the reader (at least if he be a person of a generous and benevolent heart), than that of the philosopher, who, being asked what “countryman he was,” replied, that he was, “a citizen of the world.”—How few are there to be found in modern times who can say the same, or whose conduct is consistent with such a profession!—We are now become so much Englishmen, Dutchmen, Spaniards or Germans, that we are no longer citizens of the world; so the much natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society, that we no longer consider ourselves as the general inhabitants of the globe, or members of that grand society which comprehends the whole human kind. Identify unknown words  antiquity: ancient times  benevolent: marked by or disposed to doing good  native: one born or reared in a particular place  petty: marked by or reflective of narrow interests and sympathies

Annotating Among all the famous sayings of antiquity, there is none that does greater honor to the author, or affords greater pleasure to the reader (at least if he be a person of a generous and benevolent heart), than that of the philosopher, who, being asked what “countryman he was,” replied, that he was, “a citizen of the world.”—How few are there to be found in modern times who can say the same, or whose conduct is consistent with such a profession!—We are now become so much Englishmen, Dutchmen, Spaniards or Germans, that we are no longer citizens of the world; so the much natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society, that we no longer consider ourselves as the general inhabitants of the globe, or members of that grand society which comprehends the whole human kind. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing Among all the famous sayings of antiquity, there is none that does greater honor to the author, or affords greater pleasure to the reader (at least if he be a person of a generous and benevolent heart), than that of the philosopher, who, being asked what “countryman he was,” replied, that he was, “a citizen of the world.”—How few are there to be found in modern times who can say the same, or whose conduct is consistent with such a profession!—We are now become so much Englishmen, Dutchmen, Spaniards or Germans, that we are no longer citizens of the world; so the much natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society, that we no longer consider ourselves as the general inhabitants of the globe, or members of that grand society which comprehends the whole human kind. Restate the main ideas in your own words  Unlike the wise and learned philosopher of times long ago who considered himself a member of the global community, people today too much identify and consider themselves a part of a single nation or state.

Quoting Among all the famous sayings of antiquity, there is none that does greater honor to the author, or affords greater pleasure to the reader (at least if he be a person of a generous and benevolent heart), than that of the philosopher, who, being asked what “countryman he was,” replied, that he was, “a citizen of the world.”—How few are there to be found in modern times who can say the same, or whose conduct is consistent with such a profession!—We are now become so much Englishmen, Dutchmen, Spaniards or Germans, that we are no longer citizens of the world; so the much natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society, that we no longer consider ourselves as the general inhabitants of the globe, or members of that grand society which comprehends the whole human kind. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  “citizen of the world”  “natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society”

Organizing Among all the famous sayings of antiquity, there is none that does greater honor to the author, or affords greater pleasure to the reader (at least if he be a person of a generous and benevolent heart), than that of the philosopher, who, being asked what “countryman he was,” replied, that he was, “a citizen of the world.”—How few are there to be found in modern times who can say the same, or whose conduct is consistent with such a profession!—We are now become so much Englishmen, Dutchmen, Spaniards or Germans, that we are no longer citizens of the world; so the much natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society, that we no longer consider ourselves as the general inhabitants of the globe, or members of that grand society which comprehends the whole human kind. Incorporate the quotes into your paraphrases:  “citizen of the world”  “natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society”  Unlike the wise and learned philosopher of times long ago who considered himself a member of the global community, people today too much identify and consider themselves a part of a single nation or state. Unlike the wise and learned philosopher of times long ago who considered himself “a citizen of the world,” people today identify themselves too much as being “natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society.

Organizing Combine your summarized paragraphs Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations. Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.” Everyone in the group agreed with the man except Goldsmith who pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t be forced to disagree with the speaker. The speaker, however, wanted everyone to agree with his assessment of the characters of these European countries, and asked Goldsmith if he was of the same mind. Goldsmith reluctantly stated that he could not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study of the citizens of each of these countries. In fact, Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate. And while Goldsmith agreed that the English have good qualities, they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.” Goldsmith could immediately see that his opinion was not appreciated by the others, and, in fact, the speaker chastised him for living in a country and enjoying its protection and privileges without loving the country wholly and blindly. Goldsmith then gives up his argument to ponder why people must run down other countries in order to love their own. Goldsmith then observes that, unlike the wise and learned philosopher of times long ago who considered himself “a citizen of the world,” people today identify themselves too much as being “natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society.”

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify unknown words  meanest: lacking in mental discrimination

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify unknown words  meanest: lacking in mental discrimination  appellation: name, title, or designation

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify unknown words  meanest: lacking in mental discrimination  appellation: name, title, or designation  exemption: immunity from an obligation or duty

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify unknown words  meanest: lacking in mental discrimination  appellation: name, title, or designation  exemption: immunity from an obligation or duty  characteristical: characteristic

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify unknown words  meanest: lacking in mental discrimination  appellation: name, title, or designation  exemption: immunity from an obligation or duty  characteristical: characteristic  exalted: elevated in rank, character, or status

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify unknown words  meanest: lacking in mental discrimination  appellation: name, title, or designation  exemption: immunity from an obligation or duty  characteristical: characteristic  exalted: elevated in rank, character, or status  vulgar: lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify unknown words  meanest: lacking in mental discrimination  appellation: name, title, or designation  exemption: immunity from an obligation or duty  characteristical: characteristic  exalted: elevated in rank, character, or status  vulgar: lacking refinement or cultivation or taste  apt: having a natural tendency; inclined

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify unknown words  meanest: lacking in mental discrimination  appellation: name, title, or designation  exemption: immunity from an obligation or duty  characteristical: characteristic  exalted: elevated in rank, character, or status  vulgar: lacking refinement or cultivation or taste  apt: having a natural tendency; inclined  merit: demonstrated ability or achievement

Annotating Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Restate the main ideas in your own words  If only uneducated people harbored these prejudices it might be understandable  When educated men of high rank have these prejudices, it shows that they are common and of no special worth  Those who most often brag about the great qualities of their nation are those who have the fewest good personal qualities

Quoting Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  “the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself.”

Organizing Did these prejudices prevail only among the meanest and lowest of the people, perhaps they might be excused, as they have few, if any, opportunities of correcting them by reading, traveling, or conversing with foreigners; but the misfortune is, that they infect the minds, and influence the conduct, even of our gentlemen; of those, I mean, who have every title to this appellation but an exemption from prejudice, which however, in my opinion, ought to be regarded as the characteristical mark of a gentleman; for let a man’s birth be ever so high, his station ever so exalted, or his fortune ever so large, yet if he is not free from national and other prejudices, I should make bold to tell him, that he had a low and vulgar mind, and had no just claim to the character of a gentleman. And in fact, you will always find that those are most apt to boast of national merit, who have little or no merit of their own to depend on; than which, to be sure, nothing is more natural: the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself. Incorporate the quotes into your paraphrases:  Those who most often brag about the great qualities of their nation are those who have the fewest good personal qualities  “the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak, for no other reason in the world but because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself.” Those who most often brag about the great qualities of their nation are those who have the fewest good personal qualities, or as Goldsmith illustrates metaphorically, “the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak… because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself.”

Organizing Organize your paraphrased and quoted material into your own sentence:  If only uneducated people harbored these prejudices it might be understandable  When educated men of high rank have these prejudices, it shows that they are common and of no special worth  Those who most often brag about the great qualities of their nation are those who have the fewest good personal qualities, or as Goldsmith illustrates metaphorically, “the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak… because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself.” If only uneducated people harbored these prejudices it might be understandable, but, when educated men of high rank also indulge in these unreasonable preconceptions, then it shows that they are common and of no special worth. In fact, those that most often brag about the great qualities of their nation are those who have the fewest good personal qualities, or as Goldsmith illustrates metaphorically, “the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak… because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself.”

Organizing Combine your summarized paragraphs Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations. Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.” Everyone in the group agreed with the man except Goldsmith who pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t be forced to disagree with the speaker. The speaker, however, wanted everyone to agree with his assessment of the characters of these European countries, and asked Goldsmith if he was of the same mind. Goldsmith reluctantly stated that he could not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study of the citizens of each of these countries. In fact, Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate. And while Goldsmith agreed that the English have good qualities, they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.” Goldsmith could immediately see that his opinion was not appreciated by the others, and, in fact, the speaker chastised him for living in a country and enjoying its protection and privileges without loving the country wholly and blindly. Goldsmith then gives up his argument to ponder why people must run down other countries in order to love their own. Goldsmith then observes that, unlike the wise and learned philosopher of times long ago who considered himself “a citizen of the world,” people today identify themselves too much as being “natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society.” If only uneducated people harbored these prejudices it might be understandable, but, when educated men of high rank also indulge in these unreasonable preconceptions, then it shows that they are common and of no special worth. In fact, those that most often brag about the great qualities of their nation are those who have the fewest good personal qualities, or as Goldsmith illustrates metaphorically, “the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak… because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself.”

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness  fallacy: a false notion

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness  fallacy: a false notion  delusion: a false belief or opinion

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness  fallacy: a false notion  delusion: a false belief or opinion  superstition: a belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness  fallacy: a false notion  delusion: a false belief or opinion  superstition: a belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance  affirm: to declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness  fallacy: a false notion  delusion: a false belief or opinion  superstition: a belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance  affirm: to declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true  genuine: not fake or counterfeit

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness  fallacy: a false notion  delusion: a false belief or opinion  superstition: a belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance  affirm: to declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true  genuine: not fake or counterfeit  lop: to cut off a part or parts from; trim

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness  fallacy: a false notion  delusion: a false belief or opinion  superstition: a belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance  affirm: to declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true  genuine: not fake or counterfeit  lop: to cut off a part or parts from; trim  stock: the trunk or main stem of a tree or another plant.

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify unknown words  allege: assert to be true; affirm  gross: flagrant or extreme esp. in badness or offensiveness  fallacy: a false notion  delusion: a false belief or opinion  superstition: a belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance  affirm: to declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true  genuine: not fake or counterfeit  lop: to cut off a part or parts from; trim  stock: the trunk or main stem of a tree or another plant.  vigor: the capacity for natural growth and survival

Annotating Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Restate the main ideas in your own words  While it is natural for a person to love his or her country, it is not natural to take this love to the extreme of prejudice  Just as superstition is an unnatural outgrowth of religion, prejudice is an unnatural outgrowth of love of one’s country.

Quoting Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  “once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor”

Organizing Should it be alleged in defense of national prejudice, that it is the natural and necessary growth of love to our country, and that therefore the former cannot be destroyed without hurting the latter, I answer, that this is a gross fallacy and delusion. That it is the growth of love to our country, I will allow; but that it is the natural and necessary growth of it, I absolutely deny. Superstition and enthusiasm too are the growth of religion; but who ever took it in his head to affirm that they are the necessary growth of this noble principle? They are, if you will, the bastard sprouts of this heavenly plant, but not its natural and genuine branches, and may safely enough be lopped off, without doing any harm to the parent stock; nay, perhaps, till once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor. Incorporate the quotes into your paraphrases:  While it is natural for a person to love his or her country, it is not natural to take this love to the extreme of prejudice  Just as superstition is an unnatural outgrowth of religion, prejudice is an unnatural outgrowth of love of one’s country.  “once they are lopped off, this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor” While it is natural for a person to love his or her country, it is not natural to take this love to the extreme of prejudice; Goldsmith states that the unnatural outgrowth of prejudice from love is similar to the outgrowth of superstition from religion and believes that these outgrowths should be “lopped off, [or] this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor.”

Organizing Combine your summarized paragraphs Goldsmith often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations. Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.” Everyone in the group agreed with the man except Goldsmith who pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t be forced to disagree with the speaker. The speaker, however, wanted everyone to agree with his assessment of the characters of these European countries, and asked Goldsmith if he was of the same mind. Goldsmith reluctantly stated that he could not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study of the citizens of each of these countries. In fact, Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate. And while Goldsmith agreed that the English have good qualities, they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.” Goldsmith could immediately see that his opinion was not appreciated by the others, and, in fact, the speaker chastised him for living in a country and enjoying its protection and privileges without loving the country wholly and blindly. Goldsmith then gives up his argument to ponder why people must run down other countries in order to love their own. Goldsmith then observes that, unlike the wise and learned philosopher of times long ago who considered himself “a citizen of the world,” people today identify themselves too much as being “natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society.” If only uneducated people harbored these prejudices it might be understandable, but, when educated men of high rank also indulge in these unreasonable preconceptions, then it shows that they are common and of no special worth. In fact, those that most often brag about the great qualities of their nation are those who have the fewest good personal qualities, or as Goldsmith illustrates metaphorically, “the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak… because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself.” While it is natural for a person to love his or her country, it is not natural to take this love to the extreme of prejudice; Goldsmith states that the unnatural outgrowth of prejudice from love is similar to the outgrowth of superstition from religion and, continuing his plant metaphor, believes that these outgrowths should be “lopped off, [or] this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor.”

Annotating Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Identify unknown words  undaunted: Not discouraged or disheartened; resolutely courageous

Annotating Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Identify unknown words  undaunted: Not discouraged or disheartened; resolutely courageous  resolution: firm determination

Annotating Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Identify unknown words  undaunted: Not discouraged or disheartened; resolutely courageous  resolution: firm determination  poltroon: a base coward

Annotating Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Identify unknown words  undaunted: Not discouraged or disheartened; resolutely courageous  resolution: firm determination  poltroon: a base coward  viz: that is; namely

Annotating Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Identify unknown words  undaunted: Not discouraged or disheartened; resolutely courageous  resolution: firm determination  poltroon: a base coward  viz: that is; namely  appellation: a name, title, or designation

Annotating Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Identify main ideas

Paraphrasing Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Restate the main ideas in your own words  It is certainly possible for a person to love his or her own country and to wholeheartedly support it without thinking that the citizens of other countries are inferior.

Quoting Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Identify any sentences that are particularly effective or cannot be easily paraphrased:  “Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries?”  “citizen of the world”

Organizing Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries? That I may exert the most heroic bravery, the most undaunted resolution, in defending its laws and liberty, without despising all the rest of the world as cowards and poltroons? Most certainly it is; and if it were not—But why need I suppose what is absolutely impossible?—But if it were not, I must own, I should prefer the title of the ancient philosopher, viz. a citizen of the world, to that of an Englishman, a Frenchman, a European, or to any other appellation whatever. Incorporate the quotes into your paraphrases:  It is certainly possible for a person to love his or her own country and to wholeheartedly support it without thinking that the citizens of other countries are inferior.  “Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries?”  “citizen of the world” It is certainly possible for a person to love his or her own country and to wholeheartedly support it without thinking that the citizens of other countries are inferior. When Goldsmith asks the rhetorical question, “Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries?” the answer is a resounding “yes.” In fact, to answer in this way is to become a “citizen of the world.”

Organizing Combine your summarized paragraphs Oliver Goldsmith, an Anglo-Irish essayist, often watched people when he visited public places, and sometimes they invited him to take part in their conversations. Once, as a man described the different people of Europe, he argued that the Dutch were greedy, the French were self-serving flatterers, the Germans were “beastly gluttons,” and the Spaniards were “surly tyrants” while in “bravery, generosity, clemency, and in every other virtue, the English excelled all the rest of the world.” Everyone in the group agreed with the man except Goldsmith who pretended to be thinking about something else so he wouldn’t be forced to disagree with the speaker. The speaker, however, wanted everyone to agree with his assessment of the characters of these European countries, and asked Goldsmith if he was of the same mind. Goldsmith reluctantly stated that he could not make such a broad statement unless he had made a careful study of the citizens of each of these countries. In fact, Goldsmith suggested that the Dutch might actually be “frugal and industrious,” the French “temperate and polite,” the Germans hard workers, and the Spaniards dignified and deliberate. And while Goldsmith agreed that the English have good qualities, they might also be “rash, headstrong, and impetuous; too apt to be elated with prosperity, and to despond in adversity.” Goldsmith could immediately see that his opinion was not appreciated by the others, and, in fact, the speaker chastised him for living in a country and enjoying its protection and privileges without loving the country wholly and blindly. Goldsmith then gives up his argument to ponder why people must run down other countries in order to love their own. Goldsmith then observes that, unlike the wise and learned philosopher of times long ago who considered himself “a citizen of the world,” people today identify themselves too much as being “natives of one particular spot, or members of one petty society.” If only uneducated people harbored these prejudices it might be understandable, but, when educated men of high rank also indulge in these unreasonable preconceptions, then it shows that they are common and of no special worth. In fact, those that most often brag about the great qualities of their nation are those who have the fewest good personal qualities, or as Goldsmith illustrates metaphorically, “the slender vine twists around the sturdy oak… because it has not the strength sufficient to support itself.” While it is natural for a person to love his or her country, it is not natural to take this love to the extreme of prejudice; Goldsmith states that the unnatural outgrowth of prejudice from love is similar to the outgrowth of superstition from religion and, continuing his plant metaphor, believes that these outgrowths should be “lopped off, [or] this goodly tree can never flourish in perfect health and vigor.” It is certainly possible for a person to love his or her own country and to wholeheartedly support it without thinking that the citizens of other countries are inferior. When Goldsmith asks the rhetorical question, “Is it not very possible that I may love my own country, without hating the natives of other countries?” the answer is a resounding “yes.” In fact, to answer in this way is to become a “citizen of the world.”