All bad Literature rests upon imperfect insight, or upon imitation, which may be defined as seeing at second-hand.

Sincerity is moral truth.

Vehemence without feeling is but rant.

All good Literature rests primarily on insight.

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

Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.

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.