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

Sincerity is not only effective and honourable, it is also much less difficult than is commonly supposed.

Insight is the first condition of Art.

The only cure for grief is action.

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

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