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Edith Wharton Quotes

Edith Wharton quotes about art

American Author, Writer January 24, 1862 – August 11, 1937

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Edith Wharton quote: "Poetry and art are the breath of life to her."
Poetry and art are the breath of life to her. Edith Wharton
And that nice little balcony is yours? How cool it looks up there!” He paused a moment. “Come up and see,” he suggested. “I can give you a cup of tea in no time—and you won’t meet any bores.” Her colour deepened—she still had the art of blushing at the right time—but she took the suggestion as lightly as it was made. “Why not? It’s too tempting—I’ll take the risk,” she declared. “Oh, I’m not dangerous,” he said in the same key. In truth, he had never liked her as well as at that moment. He... Edith Wharton
To read is not a virtue; but to read well is an art, and an art that only the born reader can acquire. The gift of reading is no exception to the rule that all natural gifts need to be cultivated by practice and discipline; but unless the innate aptitude exist the training will be wasted. It is the delusion of the mechanical reader to think that intentions may take the place of aptitude. Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton quote: "Another unsettling element in modern art is that common..."
Another unsettling element in modern art is that common symptom of immaturity, the dread of doing what has been done before. Edith Wharton

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