Isaac D'Israeli

Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.

Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.

Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

The defects of great men are the consolation of the dunces.

The defects of great men are the consolation of the dunces.

A nickname a man may chance to wear out; but a system of
calumnity, pursued by a faction, may read more

A nickname a man may chance to wear out; but a system of
calumnity, pursued by a faction, may descend even to posterity.
This principal has taken full effect on this state favorite.

The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the
antagonist so much as the rival read more

The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the
antagonist so much as the rival of the author.