“The literary artist will ... portray what he knows, and little else. Imagination is built upon knowledge, and his dreams will rest upon his facts. He is worth to the world just about what he has learned from it, and no more.”
Quote by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Author
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward was an American author born on January 28, 1844, and died on January 28, 1911. She is known for her works that focus on women, family, and social issues, which had a profound impact on American literature from the late 19th to the early 20th century. more
You May Also Like
“Who would venture upon the journey of life, if compelled to begin it at the end?”
“You can deal with stressful life experiences with strength from past ones.”
“2007 was a long time ago, and events do change over long periods of time.”
“You just got ta believe, i have never been a quitter in my life or in my career.”
“No music can fill the gaping void ... at least in my experience only faith. Only faith.”