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It is in this matter that I fall foul of so many American writers on writing; they seem to think that writing is a confidence game by means of which the author cajoles a restless, dull-witted, shallow audience into hearing his point of view. Such an attitude is base, and can only beget base prose.

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Boredom and stupidity and patriotism, especially when combined, are three of the greatest evils of the world we live in.

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Never harbor grudges; they sour your stomach and do no harm to anyone else.

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Art is wine and experience is the brandy we distill from it.

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A Library goes on as far as thought can reach.

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