Every one who has seriously investigated a novel question, who has really interrogated Nature with a view to a distinct answer, will bear me out in saying that it requires intense and sustained effort of imagination. George Henry Lewes More Quotes by George Henry Lewes More Quotes From George Henry Lewes Those works alone can have enduring success which successfully appeal to what is permanent in human nature -- which, while suiting the taste of the day, contain truths and beauty deeper than the opinions and tastes of the day. George Henry Lewes human-nature opinion taste The intensity of vision in the artist and of vividness in his creations are the sole tests of his imaginative power. George Henry Lewes vision tests artist If the members of a class do not understand -- if those directly addressed fail to listen, or listening, fail to recognize a power in the voice -- surely the fault lies with the speaker, who, having attempted to secure their attention and enlighten their understandings, has failed in the attempt. George Henry Lewes voice class lying Insight is the first condition of Art. George Henry Lewes condition first insight art Sincerity is not only effective and honourable, it is also much less difficult than is commonly supposed. George Henry Lewes than only sincerity difficult
