“Inspiration is never genuine if it is known as inspiration at the time. True inspiration always steals on a person; its importance not being fully recognized for some time.”
Quote by Samuel Butler
Work
The Notebooks of Samuel Butler
This book offers a glimpse into the thoughts and musings of Samuel Butler, showcasing his intellectual pursuits and personal insights throughout his life. more
Author
Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler was an English poet celebrated for his satirical and philosophical works. Living during the English Renaissance, he is known for his wit and critical thinking. Butler's poetry often reflected on the human condition and the complexities of society. more
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“We are not all great because we are inspired, but we feel great because we are.”
“Who to himself is law no law doth need; offends none and is king indeed.”
“Life is a fatal complaint, and an eminently contagious one.”
“Marriage indeed may qualify the fury of his passion, but it very rarely mends a man's manners.”
Source: Dramatic Works with Biographical and Critical Notices by Leigh Hunt. - London, Moxon 1840
“It is perfectly easy to be original by violating the laws of decency and the canons of good taste.”