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Short philosophical aphorisms examine art, taste, criticism, and human judgment, for readers who enjoy testing compact claims rather than following a continuous argument. One remark finds a use even in criticism of mediocre work, since it can stir wit and ideas for improvement. While one observation warns that admiration can keep us from trying to acquire a quality ourselves, another distinguishes art that gives pleasure from art that offers temporary escape from the self. Elsewhere, Greek orators are praised for doing much with limited means, and a remark on style links better writing to better ideas.
