JOHN LAMB (the brother of Charles) once knocked down Hazlitt, who was impertinent to him; and on those who were present interfering and begging Hazlitt to shake hands and forgive him, Hazlitt said, `Well, I don't care if I do. I am a metaphysician, and do not mind a blow; nothing but an idea hurts me.'
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