Quotes by Joubert, Joseph

There is always some frivolity in excellent minds; they have wings to >>

Logic works, metaphysics contemplates. >>

The mind's direction is more important than its progress. >>

Quotations about Critics and Criticism

I know I'm never as good or bad as one single performance. I've never >>

The covers of this book are too far apart. >>

All the critics who could not make their reputations by discovering yo >>

Professional critics are incapable of distinguishing and appreciating either diamonds in the rough or gold in bars. They are traders, and in literature know only the coins that are current. Their critical lab has scales and weights, but neither crucible or touchstone.

Joubert, Joseph