In England, literary pretence is more universal than elsewhere from our method of education.Quote by James Payn about literary critic
One forgives the critic perhaps but never the good-natured friend.Quote by James Payn about literary critic
One would think that in writing about literary men and matters there would be no difficulty in finding a title for one's essay, or that any embarrassment which might arise would be from excess of material. I find this, however, far from being the...Quote by James Payn about literary critic
Some Critics on the Hearth are not only good-natured, but have rather too high, or, if that is impossible, let us say too pronounced, an opinion of the abilities of their literary friends.Quote by James Payn about literary critic