The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the antagonist so much as the rival of the author.

The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the antagonist so much as the rival of the author

The proper function of the critic is to save the tale from the artist who created it.

Those who do not read criticism will rarely merit to be criticised.

The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the antagonist so much as the rival of the author.

After all, it is style alone by which posterity will judge of a great work, for an author can have nothing truly his own but his style.