Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.
Good writers are of necessity rare.
A man may be variously accomplished, and yet be a feeble poet.
Endeavour to be faithful, and if there is any beauty in your thought, your style will be beautiful; if there is any real emotion to express, the expression will be moving.
The public can only be really moved by what is genuine.
All bad Literature rests upon imperfect insight, or upon imitation, which may be defined as seeing at second-hand.