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Ideas are forces our acceptance of one determines our reception of others.
George Henry Lewes
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George Henry Lewes
Age: 61 †
Born: 1817
Born: April 18
Died: 1878
Died: November 30
Journalist
Literary Critic
Philosopher
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London
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A cell is regarded as the true biological atom.
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To his [ Plato's ] great disappointment, he found Anaxagoras adducing simple physical reasons, instead of the teleological reasons, which he had expected. Such a teacher could no longer allure him.
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To some men popularity is always suspicious. Enjoying none themselves, they are prone to suspect the validity of those attainments which command it.
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In Science the paramount appeal is to the Intellect-its purpose being instruction in Art, the paramount appeal is to the Emotions-its purpose being pleasure.
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Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.
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A man must be himself convinced if he is to convince others. The prophet must be his own disciple, or he will make none. Enthusiasm is contagious: belief creates belief.
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All good Literature rests primarily on insight.
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Originality is independence, not rebellion it is sincerity, not antagonism.
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