...thought of Shelley his own words will tell : — " As to poor Shelley, he is, to my knowledge, the least selfish " and the mildest of men — a man who has...and feelings for others than any I ever heard of." " You were all mistaken about Shelley, who was, without exception, "the best and least selfish man...

...from a man possessing the concentrated selfishness of Lord Byron that Shelley was " the least selfish of men — a man who has made more sacrifices of his...and feelings for others than any I ever heard of," we cannot help believing him. It was no casual expression of opinion, for Byron repeated his conviction...