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George Henry Lewes was a British philosopher, literary critic, and writer. Born on April 18, 1817, and died on November 28, 1878, Lewes is known for his contributions to moral philosophy, aesthetics, and literary criticism.

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Famous George Henry Lewes Quotes

“Whatever you believe to be true and false, that proclaim to be true and false; whatever you think admirable and beautiful, that should be your model, even if all your friends and all the critics storm at you as a crotchet-monger and an eccentric.”

Ifs Thinking Should Believe Beautiful Models Critics Storm Being True Admirable Eccentric True And False

Book:The Principles of Success in Literature

Source: The Principles of Success in Literature

“The air is crowded with birds -- beautiful, tender, intelligent birds -- to whom life is a song.”

Beautiful Life Is Song Air Bird Intelligent Crowded

Book:Studies in animal life

Source: Studies in animal life

“Remember that every drop of rain that falls bears into the bosom of the earth a quality of beautiful fertility.”

Earth Beautiful Remember Fall Quality Bears Rain Bosoms Fertility

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“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.”

Ifs Real Beautiful Moving Emotion Style Expression Faithful Keep Moving Forward Endeavour Being Faithful Real Emotion

Book:The Principles of Success in Literature

Source: The Principles of Success in Literature