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Reality is for those who lack imagination
Reality is for those who lack imagination
Our high respect for a well-read man is praise enough of literature.
Our high respect for a well-read man is praise enough of literature.
The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
We cultivate literature on a little oat-meal.
We cultivate literature on a little oat-meal.
A schoolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself.
A schoolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself.
Literature, the most seductive, the most deceiving, the most dangerous of professions.
Literature, the most seductive, the most deceiving, the most dangerous of professions.
Reality is for people who can't face drugs.
Reality is for people who can't face drugs.
I dare say I am compelled, unconsciously compelled, now to write volume after volume, as in past years I was read more
I dare say I am compelled, unconsciously compelled, now to write volume after volume, as in past years I was compelled to go to sea, voyage after voyage. Leaves must follow upon each other as leagues used to follow in the days gone by, on and on to the appointed end, which, being truth itself, is one -- one for all men and for all occupations.
A theory must be tempered with reality.
A theory must be tempered with reality.
