To be capable of respect is almost as rare as to be worthy of it
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Professional critics are incapable of distinguishing and appreciating either diamonds in the rough or gold in bars. They are traders, and in literature know only the coins that are current. Their critical lab has scales and weights, but neither crucible or touchstone.
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Logic works, metaphysics contemplates.
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Drawing is speaking to the eye talking is painting to the ear.
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