842.
An observation, very generally applicable, may not be out of place here, namely, that man, desirous as he is of being distinguished, is quite as willing to be lost among his fellows.
843.
Black was intended to remind the Venetian noblemen of republican equality.
844.
To what degree the cloudy sky of northern climates may have gradually banished colour may also admit of explanation.
845.
The scale of positive colours is obviously soon exhausted; on the other hand, the neutral, subdued, so-called fashionable colours present infinitely varying degrees and shades, most of which are not unpleasing.
846.
It is also to be remarked that ladies, in wearing positive colours, are in danger of making a complexion