The business of the dramatist is to keep himself out of sight, and to let nothing appear but his characters. As soon as he attracts notice to his personal feelings, the illusion is broken.
Thomas B. MacaulayNo man who is correctly informed as to the past will be disposed to take a morose or desponding view of the present.
Thomas B. MacaulayHighest among those who have exhibited human nature by means of dialogue stands Shakespeare. His variety is like the variety of nature,--endless diversity, scarcely any monstrosity.
Thomas B. MacaulayGenius is subject to the same laws which regulate the production of cotton and molasses.
Thomas B. Macaulay