Quote: "...my page indulges in freedoms, but my life is pure."
Comment: I think it is interesting how he discusses the interaction between his books and the public. He describes how it is portable making it something worth buying. Additionally, he emphasizes the value of public opinion as he states, "Go, fly; but you would have been safer at home". Through publication, the book can become more popular, however, this also makes the book subject to judgment and criticism.
Question: To what extent do the ideas creating in writing agree with the idea's held by the author, considering the need for pubic satisfaction and popularity?