| Index Entry | Instruments, out of tune, metaphor of inactive people |
| Location | Boston |
| Citation | BEP(F.753.001 1 Jan 1753:11,12 (905) From the Reflector. Of the Ignorant and Skilful. . . [21, 1st full para., line 6] This salutary rule has been too little regarded: and therefore we often see great promisers, fools, and praters, rise to dignities and offices, whilst able and intelligent men are laid aside; and grow out of tune, like musical instruments neglected. |
| Generic Title | Boston Evening Post (Fleet) |
| Date | 1753.01.01 |
| Publisher | Fleet, T. |
| City, State | Boston, MA |
| Year | 1753 |
| Bibliography | B0002696 |