Dilettantism is the sort of thing one must avoid. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes avoid dilettantism sort
There are times when the power of language is not the power that is needed. Leon Wieseltier languageneedpower Change image and share on social
What matters to me is that one identifies one's genuine obsessions, one's genuine commitments, one's genuine appetites, one pursues them seriously and far. Leon Wieseltier appetitecommitmentgenuine Change image and share on social
I do not value religion chiefly for its morality. Leon Wieseltier chieflymoralityreligion Change image and share on social
An independent state does not pay too dear a price for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them; a state which has lost its independence may find at least some compensation in the fact that its protector procures for it peace with its neighbours. Theodor Mommsen acceptavoidcompensation share on social
James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond. Ken Follett amusebondcigarette Change image and share on social
To worship the product and ignore its development leads to dilettantism and reaction. Hans Hofmann developmentdilettantismignore Change image and share on social
