The Perfect Gentleman by Ralph Bergengren
Book Author Bergengren, Ralph, 1871-1947 LoC No. 19027586
DescriptionEmerson was, and described, one twin when he wrote, 'The gentleman is a man of truth, lord of his own actions, and expressing that lordship in his behavior; not in any manner dependent or servile, either on persons, or opinions, or possessions.' Walter Pater, had Leonardo painted a Perfect Gentleman's portrait instead of a Perfect Lady's, might have described the other: