Admiration Quote by Walter Savage Landor
“Why cannot we be delighted with an author, and even feel a predilection for him, without a dislike of others? An admiration of Catullus or Virgil, of Tibullus or Ovid, is never to be heightened by a discharge of bile on Horace.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Imaginary Conversations, 1824
We often love one writer while disliking others, showing that admiration can coexist with bias.
In simple terms: Liking one author can mean disliking another.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias in literary preferences.
Themes
literature
bias
preference
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading clubs
- academic criticism
- personal taste
- book recommendations
Key Concepts
subjectivity
comparative analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge authors by their work or reputation?
- How does bias affect your reading choices?
A Different Perspective
Preference may stem from cultural or personal context, not objective quality.
