"Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging well; the chiefest part of which is to observe those excellencies which delight a reasonable reader."

-- John Dryden

#Judging Quotes #Criticism Quotes #Delight Quotes

“I have become increasingly convinced that the past records of mutual fund managers are essentially worthless in predicting future success. The few examples of consistently superior performance occur no more frequently than can be expected by chance.”
“It isn't just that I don't believe in God, and naturally, hope there is no God. I don't want there to be a God; I don't want the universe to be like that.”
“That's here on CBS, where the 'C' stands for 'Classy' and the 'BS' speaks for itself.”
“The essence of drawing is the line exploring space.”
“She used my toothbrush to clean the toilet.”
“I don't think I've ever stepped into a gym - they won't let me smoke there. I just thank God Miller Lite isn't as fattening as most beers. If I cut back on beer, though, I'd look anorexic.”
“To plunder, to lie, to show your arse, are three essentials for climbing high.”
“People are too apt to treat God as if he were a minor royalty.”

Source : Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1916). “Nothing Matters, and Other Stories”

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