The growth of art seems to be in cycles, and often its vigorous lifetime is restricted to a century or two. The periods of distinctive drama, Greek, English, Spanish, fall within such a limit; the schools of painting and sculpture likewise; and, in poetry, the Victorian age or the school of Pope will serve as examples.

I believe that ideal character in its perfection is potentially in every man who is born into the world.

I am quite sure that no friendship yields its true pleasure and nobility of nature without frequent communication, sympathy and service.

Who of English speech, bred to the traditions of his race, does not recognize Hamlet in his 'inky cloak' at a glance? Not to know him would argue one's self untaught in the chief glories of his language.

"Old times" never come back and I suppose it's just as well. What comes back is a new morning every day in the year, and that's better.

The growth of art seems to be in cycles, and often its vigorous lifetime is restricted to a century or two. The periods of distinctive drama, Greek, English, Spanish, fall within such a limit; the schools of painting and sculpture likewise; and, in poetry, the Victorian age or the school of Pope will serve as examples.

You must find the ideas that have some promise in them... It is not enough to just have ideas.