Author: George Henry Lewes

Quotes

As all Art depends on Vision, so the different kinds of Art depend on the different ways in which minds look at things.

As all Art depends on Vision, so the different kinds of Art depend on the different ways in which minds look at things.

- 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.

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

The delusions of self-love cannot be prevented, but intellectual misconceptions as to the means of achieving success may be corrected.

The delusions of self-love cannot be prevented, but intellectual misconceptions as to the means of achieving success may be corrected.

- 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.

Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.

- George Henry Lewes

Ordinary men live among marvels and feel no wonder, grow familiar with objects and learn nothing new about them.

Ordinary men live among marvels and feel no wonder, grow familiar with objects and learn nothing new about them.

- George Henry Lewes

Personal experience is the basis of all real Literature.

Personal experience is the basis of all real Literature.

- George Henry Lewes

Science is the systematic classification of experience.

Science is the systematic classification of experience.

- George Henry Lewes

Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.

Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.

- George Henry Lewes

Sincerity is moral truth.

Sincerity is moral truth.

- George Henry Lewes

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