The amateur is very rare in French literature – as rare as he is common in our own. — Lytton Strachey
Perhaps the best test of a man’s intelligence is his capacity for making a summary. — Lytton Strachey
English dramatic literature is, of course, dominated by shakespeare; and it is almost inevitable — Lytton Strachey
During this earlier period of his activity voltaire seems to have been trying – half unconsciously — Lytton Strachey
But racine’s extraordinary powers as a writer become still more obvious when we consider that — Lytton Strachey
How far the existence of the academy has influenced french literature, either for good or for evil — Lytton Strachey
In pure literature, the writers of the eighteenth century achieved, indeed, many triumphs — Lytton Strachey
In sheer genius pascal ranks among the very greatest writers who have lived upon this earth. — Lytton Strachey
In the literature of france moliere occupies the same kind of position as cervantes in that of spain — Lytton Strachey
Ignorance is the first requisite of the historian – ignorance, which simplifies and clarifies — Lytton Strachey
The amateur is very rare in french literature – as rare as he is common in our own. — Lytton Strachey
Though, with the ascendancy of louis, the political power of the nobles finally came to an end — Lytton Strachey
Modern as the style of pascal’s writing is, his thought is deeply impregnated with the — Lytton Strachey
With a very few exceptions, every word in the french vocabulary comes straight from the latin. — Lytton Strachey
When the french nation gradually came into existence among the ruins of the roman civilization in gaul — Lytton Strachey
When louis xiv assumed the reins of government france suddenly and wonderfully came to — Lytton Strachey
