Reviewers are usually people who would have been, poets, historians, biographer, if they could. They have tried their talents at one thing or another and have failed; therefore they turn critic.

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This quote suggests that reviewers, typically individuals who critique various forms of literature or art, often have aspirations of being creators themselves. They may have attempted different creative pursuits such as poetry, historical writing, or biography, but were unsuccessful in finding recognition or success. As a result, they turn to the role of a critic as a way to still engage with and contribute to the art world, albeit from a different perspective. This quote implies that their critical insights arise from their own desire to create and their failed attempts at doing so.

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