Quotes By George Henry Lewes

Sincerity is not only effective and honourable, it is also much less difficult than is commonly supposed.

We must never assume that which is incapable of proof.

Endeavour to be faithful, and if there is any beauty in your thought, your style will be beautiful; if there is any real emotion to express, the expression will be moving.

A man may be variously accomplished, and yet be a feeble poet.

Books minister to our knowledge, to our guidance, and to our delight, by their truth, their uprightness, and their art.

The true function of philosophy is to educate us in the principles of reasoning and not to put an end to further reasoning by the introduction of fixed conclusions.

Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.

Science is not addressed to poets.

Insight is the first condition of Art.

It is unhappily true that much insincere Literature and Art, executed solely with a view to effect, does succeed by deceiving the public.