Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.
George Henry Lewes

Science is the systematic classification of experience.
George Henry Lewes

Endeavour to be faithful, and if there is any beauty in your thought, your style will be beautiful; if there is any real emotion to express, the expression will be moving.
George Henry Lewes

The true function of philosophy is to educate us in the principles of reasoning and not to put an end to further reasoning by the introduction of fixed conclusions.
George Henry Lewes

The public can only be really moved by what is genuine.
George Henry Lewes

No man was ever eloquent by trying to be eloquent, but only by being so.
George Henry Lewes

Insincerity is always weakness; sincerity even in error is strength.
George Henry Lewes

When a man fails to see the truth of certain generally accepted views, there is no law compelling him to provoke animosity by announcing his dissent.
George Henry Lewes