The world always makes the assumption th…

The world always makes the assumption that the exposure of an error is identical with the discovery of truth–that the error and truth are simply opposite. They are nothing of the sort. What the world turns to, when it is cured on one error, is usually simply another error, and maybe one worse than the first one.

Quote, saying and phrase by: H.L. Mencken

The work of art must seize upon you, wra…

The work of art must seize upon you, wrap you up in itself and carry you away. It is the means by which the artist conveys his passion. It is the current which he puts forth which sweeps you along in his passion.

Quote, saying and phrase by: Auguste Renoir

The word liberal distinguishes whatever…

The word liberal distinguishes whatever nourishes the mind and spirit from the training which is merely practical or professional or from the trivialities which are no training at all.

Quote, saying and phrase by: Alan Simpson