There is only one expert who ...

There is only one expert who is qualified to examine the souls and the life of a people and make a valuable report - the native novelist. ... And when a thousand able novels have been written, there you have the soul of the people; and not anywhere else can these be had.

There is only one expert who is qualified to examine the souls and the life of a people and make a valuable report - the native novelist. ... And when a thousand able novels have been written, there you have the soul of the people; and not anywhere else can these be had.

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Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

Whoever is happy will make others happy, too.

Always tell the truth. That way, you don't have to remember what you said.

A thing long expected takes the form of the unexpected when at last it comes.