Question

Mairs quotes a famous author stating, "the slovenliness of our makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts." Who is she quoting?

a) Shakespeare
b) Hemingway
c) Orwell
d) Twain

Answer 1

The quote is from the author Sir Philip Sydney, who defended poetry and literature during the late 1500s and early 1600s.

Step-by-step explanation:

The quote mentioned in the question is from the author Sir Philip Sydney.

Sir Philip Sydney was a poet and diplomat in the late 1500s and early 1600s. He defended poetry and literature against critics who saw them as morally poisonous. In his response, Sydney argued that poets have a unique ability to create beautiful worlds and criticized those who questioned the purpose of poetry as 'fools'.