A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price tag has been left.
Alexander PopeThe bookful blockhead ignorantly read, With loads of learned lumber in his head, With his own tongue still edifies his ears, And always list'ning to himself appears. All books he reads, and all he reads assails.
Alexander PopeNothing is more certain than much of the force; as well as grace, of arguments or instructions depends their conciseness.
Alexander PopeDid some more sober critics come abroad? If wrong, I smil'd; if right, I kiss'd the rod.
Alexander Pope