George Henry Lewes Quotes

Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is ... -George Henry Lewes

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

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
Personal experience is the basis of all real Liter... -George Henry Lewes

Personal experience is the basis of all real Literature.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
Sincerity is moral truth.... -George Henry Lewes

Sincerity is moral truth.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
Science is the systematic classification of experi... -George Henry Lewes

Science is the systematic classification of experience.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
Imagination is not the exclusive appanage of artis... -George Henry Lewes

Imagination is not the exclusive appanage of artists, but belongs in varying degrees to all men.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
Genius is rarely able to give any account of its o... -George Henry Lewes

Genius is rarely able to give any account of its own processes.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
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This quote suggests that exceptional creativity and intelligence, often referred to as genius, are rarely explainable or understandable in terms of their internal workings. It implies that genius operates in mysterious and inexplicable ways.

Insight is the first condition of Art.... -George Henry Lewes

Insight is the first condition of Art.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
Philosophy and Art both render the invisible visib... -George Henry Lewes

Philosophy and Art both render the invisible visible by imagination.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
The only cure for grief is action.... -George Henry Lewes

The only cure for grief is action.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher
Insincerity is always weakness; sincerity even in ... -George Henry Lewes

Insincerity is always weakness; sincerity even in error is strength.

George Henry Lewes , Philosopher

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