3 Matthew Arnold Quotes on Expression

Matthew Arnold quotes on expression

13. And long we try in vain to speak and act Our hidden self, and what we say and do Is eloquent, is well - but 'tis not true!

35. Style...is a peculiar recasting and heightening, under a certain condition of spiritual excitement, of what a man has to say, in such a manner as to add dignity and distinction to it.

83. Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive and wisely effective mode of saying things, and hence its importance.