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Walter Savage Landor Quotes about Criticism

He who first praises a book becomingly is next in merit to the author.

He who first praises a book becomingly is next in merit to the author.

Walter Savage Landor (1824). “Imaginary Conversations of Literary Men and Statesmen”

The eyes of critics, whether in commending or carping, are both on one side, like a turbot's.

Walter Savage Landor (1856). “Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor”, p.121