In all sincere speech there is power, not necessarily great power, but as much as the speaker is capable of.

Insincerity is always weakness; sincerity even in error is strength.

A man may be variously accomplished, and yet be a feeble poet.

Language, after all, is only the use of symbols, and Art also can only affect us through symbols.

When a man fails to see the truth of certain generally accepted views, there is no law compelling him to provoke animosity by announcing his dissent.

Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.

All great authors are seers.