Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

George Henry Lewes Philosopher

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Apr 18, 1817
  • Died: Nov 30, 1878

George Henry Lewes was an English philosopher and critic of literature and theatre. He became part of the mid-Victorian ferment of ideas which encouraged discussion of Darwinism, positivism, and religious scepticism. However, he is perhaps best known today for having openly lived with George Eliot, as soulmates whose life and writings were enriched by their friendship, despite never marrying.

Imagination is not the exclusive appanage of artists, but belongs in varying degrees to all men. imagination

Science is not addressed to poets. science

Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed. beauty

Books minister to our knowledge, to our guidance, and to our delight, by their truth, their uprightness, and their art. knowledge

Science is the systematic classification of experience. science

The delusions of self-love cannot be prevented, but intellectual misconceptions as to the means of achieving success may be corrected. success

Insincerity is always weakness sincerity even in error is strength. strength

Philosophy and Art both render the invisible visible by imagination. imagination

The only cure for grief is action. sympathy