Insight is the first condition of Art.

Books minister to our knowledge, to our guidance, and to our delight, by their truth, their uprightness, and their art.

Language, after all, is only the use of symbols, and Art also can only affect us through symbols.

It is unhappily true that much insincere Literature and Art, executed solely with a view to effect, does succeed by deceiving the public.

The true function of philosophy is to educate us in the principles of reasoning and not to put an end to further reasoning by the introduction of fixed conclusions.

Endeavour to be faithful, and if there is any beauty in your thought, your style will be beautiful; if there is any real emotion to express, the expression will be moving.