The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

People create stories create people; or rather stories create people create stories.

People create stories create people; or rather stories create people create stories.

A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.

A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.

In literature as in love we are astounded by what is chosen by others.

In literature as in love we are astounded by what is chosen by others.

A poet in history is divine, but a poet in the next room is a joke.

A poet in history is divine, but a poet in the next room is a joke.

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.

First he wrought, and afterward he taught.

First he wrought, and afterward he taught.

Poetry is life distilled.

Poetry is life distilled.

Literature is the orchestration of platitudes.

Literature is the orchestration of platitudes.