There is no original sin. It's all been done before.
A critic at best is a waiter at the great table of literature.
What is forgiven is usually well remembered.
A good reputation is better than fame.
The philistine provides the best definition of art. Anything that makes him rage is first class.
There are two kinds of people; those who are always well and those who are always sick. Most of the evils of the world come from the first sort and most of the achievement from the second.