Style is what gives value and currency to thoughts.
Style is the physiognomy of the mind. It is more infallible than that of the body. To imitate the style of another is said to be wearing a mask. However beautiful it may be, it is through its lifelessness insipid and intolerable, so that even the most ugly living face is more engaging.
The first rule for a good style is to have something to say; in fact, this in itself is almost enough.