The great critic must be a philosopher, for from philosophy he will learn serenity, impartiality, and the transitoriness of human things. (W. Somerset Maugham)

The great critic must be a philosopher, for from philosophy he will learn serenity, impartiality, and the transitoriness of human things.

W. Somerset Maugham

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