Good writers are of necessity rare.
More Quotes from George Henry Lewes:
A man may be variously accomplished, and yet be a feeble poet.George Henry Lewes
Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.
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Insight is the first condition of Art.
George Henry Lewes
In all sincere speech there is power, not necessarily great power, but as much as the speaker is capable of.
George Henry Lewes
When a man fails to see the truth of certain generally accepted views, there is no law compelling him to provoke animosity by announcing his dissent.
George Henry Lewes
All good Literature rests primarily on insight.
George Henry Lewes
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