In science, address the few; in literature the many. In science, the few must dictate opinion to the many; in literature, the many, sooner or later, force their judgment on the few.


Caxtoniana: A Series of Essays on Life, Literature, and Manners, Readers and Writers (p. 428), W. Blackwood & Sons. Edinburgh, Scotland. 1863


In science, address the few; in literature the many. In science, the few must dictate opinion to the many; in literature, the many, sooner or later,...

In science, address the few; in literature the many. In science, the few must dictate opinion to the many; in literature, the many, sooner or later,...

In science, address the few; in literature the many. In science, the few must dictate opinion to the many; in literature, the many, sooner or later,...

In science, address the few; in literature the many. In science, the few must dictate opinion to the many; in literature, the many, sooner or later,...