He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.
More Quotes from William Gilmore Simms:
Tears are the natural penalties of pleasure. It is a law that we should pay for all that we enjoy.William Gilmore Simms
The dread of criticism is the death of genius.
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Neither praise or blame is the object of true criticism. Justly to discriminate, firmly to establish, wisely to prescribe, and honestly to award. These are the true aims and duties of criticism.
William Gilmore Simms
Tact is one of the first mental virtues, the absence of it is fatal to the best talent.
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The only true source of politeness is consideration.
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