A common word of warning for those who might be inclined to argue with someone who writes or edits a newspaper is, “Never pick a fight with a man who buys ink […]
Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of Disdain
Everyone is a Critic
From the pens of critics who are not afraid to speak freely: “This is not a novel to be tossed lightly aside. It should be thrown with great force.” — Dorothy Parker […]
The Good and the Bad
Writing his assessment of an aspiring author’s work, Dr. Samuel Johnson wrote, “Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not original, and the part that […]
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