The Summing Up, Part 354, Volume 1The reminiscences of the author's lifetime; insight on life and art; education, discipline and training of a writer. |
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... meaning . You have only to go to the great philosophers to see that it is possible to express with lucidity the most subtle reflections . You may find it difficult to understand the thought of Hume , and if you have no philosophical ...
... meaning . You have only to go to the great philosophers to see that it is possible to express with lucidity the most subtle reflections . You may find it difficult to understand the thought of Hume , and if you have no philosophical ...
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... meaning . But words are tyrannical things , they exist for their meanings , and if you will not pay attention to these , you cannot pay attention at all . Your mind wanders . This kind of writing demands a subject that will suit it . It ...
... meaning . But words are tyrannical things , they exist for their meanings , and if you will not pay attention to these , you cannot pay attention at all . Your mind wanders . This kind of writing demands a subject that will suit it . It ...
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... meaning it has for you ; it may have other and much more profound meanings for the critic , but at second - hand they can be of small service to you . I do not read a book for the book's sake , but for my own . It is not my business to ...
... meaning it has for you ; it may have other and much more profound meanings for the critic , but at second - hand they can be of small service to you . I do not read a book for the book's sake , but for my own . It is not my business to ...
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