Heart and Brain are the two lords of life. In the metaphors of ordinary speech and in the stricter language of science, we use these terms to indicate two central powers, from which all motives radiate, to which all influences converge.

Literature delivers tidings of the world within and the world without.

Good writers are of necessity rare.

All great authors are seers.

Sincerity is moral truth.

In Science the paramount appeal is to the Intellect-its purpose being instruction; in Art, the paramount appeal is to the Emotions-its purpose being pleasure.

There are many justifications of silence; there can be none of insincerity.