For the creation of a masterwork of literature two powers must concur, the power of the man and the power of the moment, and the man is not enough without the moment. Matthew Arnold concurcreationliterature Change image and share on social
For the critic, the author does not exist; only a certain number of writings exist. Italo Calvino authorcriticexist Change image and share on social
For the critic, the word 'best' is like a grenade without a pin: Toss it around too freely, and you're likely to get your hand blown off. Terry Teachout blowcriticfreely Change image and share on social
For the demise of the Latin monarch, he who will reign with help and support will burn a brilliant fire. The Republic's booty divided and its bold dream disappeared. Nostradamus boldbootybrilliant Change image and share on social
For the Department of Energy to conduct this investigation is like the fox watching the hen house. Shelley Berkley conductdepartmentenergy Change image and share on social
For the developed world, there is a choice to be made: to promote economic policies that despoil indigenous lands or to support cultures and the remaining biological sanctuaries. Paul Hawken biologicalchoiceculture Change image and share on social
For the division of labor demands from the individual an ever more one-sided accomplishment, and the greatest advance in a one-sided pursuit only too frequently means dearth to the personality of the individual. Georg Simmel accomplishmentadvancedearth share on social
For the doubters out there, of course I was going to have help from Penguin's editorial team in telling my story, which I talked about from the beginning. Zoe Sugg begindoubtereditorial Change image and share on social
For the duration of its collective life, or the time during which its identity may be assumed, each class resembles a hotel or an omnibus, always full, but always of different people. Joseph A. Schumpeter assumeclasscollective Change image and share on social
