The mere imitation, however accurate, of what is in Nature, entitles no man to the sacred name of Artist

It is the nature of truth in general, as of some ores in particular, to be richest when most superficial.

I felt that I breathed an atmosphere of sorrow.

the truth is, I am heartily sick of this life & of the nineteenth century in general. (I am convinced that every thing is going wrong.)

Marking a book is literally an experience of your differences or agreements with the author. It is the highest respect you can pay him.

As for Republicanism, no analogy could be found for it upon the face of the earth—unless we except the case of the "prairie dogs," an exception which seems to demonstrate, if anything, that democracy is a very admirable form of government—for dogs.

Villains!' I shrieked. 'Dissemble no more! I admit the deed! Tear up the planks! Here, here! It is the beating of his hideous heart!