Doesn't all experience crumble in the end to mere literary material? — Ellen Glasgow Copy Share Image
Metaphor is not, and never has been, a mere literary term. It is an event. — Mary Ruefle Copy Share Image
A mere literary man is a dull man; a man who is solely a man of business is a selfish man; but… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Mere literary talent is common; what is rare is endurance, the continuing desire to work hard at writing. — Donald Hall Copy Share Image