“There is an honesty which is but decided selfishness in disguise. The person who will not refrain from expressing his or her sentiments and manifesting his or her feelings, however unfit the time, however inappropriate the place, however painful this expression may be, lays claim, forsooth, to our approbation as an honest person, and sneers at those of finer sensibilities as hypocrites.”
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Arthur Helps
Arthur Helps was a British writer and critic renowned for his contributions to literary and art criticism. Born on July 10, 1813, he made a significant impact on the literary world with his insightful analyses and reviews. Helps passed away on March 7, 1875, leaving behind a lasting legacy of critical thought and appreciation for the arts. more
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