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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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“The prosperity of a book lies in the minds of readers. Public knowledge and public taste fluctuate; and there come times when works which were once capable of instructing and delighting thousands lose their power, and works, before neglected, emerge into renown.”

Mind Book Lying Loses Reader Taste Capable Prosperity Neglected There Comes A Time Renown

Book:The Principles of Success in Literature

Source: The Principles of Success in Literature

“In urging all writers to be steadfast in reliance on the ultimate victory of excellence, we should no less strenuously urge upon them to beware of the intemperate arrogance which attributes failure to a degraded condition of the public mind. The instinct which leads the world to worship success is not dangerous. The book which succeeds accomplishes its aim. The book which fails may have many excellencies, but they must have been misdirected.”

Source: The Principles of Success in Literature

“Books have become our dearest companions, yielding exquisite delights and inspiring lofty aims.”

Book Inspiring Aim Delight Companion Exquisite Lofty

Book:The Principles of Success in Literature

Source: The Principles of Success in Literature

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

Art Book Delight Ministers Guidance Uprightness

Book:The Principles of Success in Literature

Source: The Principles of Success in Literature