Literary critics, however, frequently suffer from a curious belief that every author longs to extend the boundaries of literary art, wants to explore new dimensions of the human spirit, and if he doesn't, he should be ashamed of himself.

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I do not 'get' ideas; ideas get me.

I do not 'get' ideas; ideas get me.

I never heard of anyone who was really literate or who ever really loved books...

I never heard of anyone who was really literate or who ever really loved books...

The people who fear humor - and there are many -are suspicious of its power...

The people who fear humor - and there are many -are suspicious of its power...

There is no nonsense so gross that society will not, at some time, make a...

There is no nonsense so gross that society will not, at some time, make a...

I was not sure I wanted to issue orders to life; I rather liked the...

I was not sure I wanted to issue orders to life; I rather liked the...

A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more...

A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more...

We wanted to meet him, for though we were neither of us naive people we...

We wanted to meet him, for though we were neither of us naive people we...

A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life.

A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life.

You never see what you want to see, forever playing to the gallery.

You never see what you want to see, forever playing to the gallery.

Canada is not really a place where you are encouraged to have large spiritual adventures.

Canada is not really a place where you are encouraged to have large spiritual adventures.

All mothers think their children are oaks, but the world never lacks for cabbages

All mothers think their children are oaks, but the world never lacks for cabbages

The quality of what is said inevitably influences the way in which it is said,...

The quality of what is said inevitably influences the way in which it is said,...

The greatest gift that Oxford gives her sons is, I truly believe, a genial irreverence...

The greatest gift that Oxford gives her sons is, I truly believe, a genial irreverence...

Inactivity and deprivation of all accustomed stimulus is not rest; it is a preparation for...

Inactivity and deprivation of all accustomed stimulus is not rest; it is a preparation for...

A Librettist is a mere drudge in the world of opera.

A Librettist is a mere drudge in the world of opera.

The love of truth lies at the root of much humor

The love of truth lies at the root of much humor

Every man is wise when attacked by a mad dog; fewer when pursued by a...

Every man is wise when attacked by a mad dog; fewer when pursued by a...

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Sometimes, simply by sitting, the soul collects wisdom

Sometimes, simply by sitting, the soul collects wisdom

A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.

A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.