“The most common-place people become highly imaginative when they are in a passion. Whole dramas of insult, injury, and wrong pass before their minds,--efforts of creative genius, for there is sometimes not a fact to go upon.”
Quote by Arthur Helps
Work
Brevia: Short Essays and Aphorisms
This book features a compilation of short essays and aphorisms that delve into a wide range of topics, offering readers insights and reflections on life, philosophy, and human experience. more
Author
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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