Quote by Aubrey Beardsley
In the present age, alas! our pens are ravished by unlettered authors and unmannered critics, that make a havoc rather than a building, a wilderness rather than a garden. But, a lack! what boots it to drop tears upon the preterit?
Summary
This quote laments the declining standards of writing and criticism in modern times. The speaker expresses disappointment in the emergence of uneducated writers and rude critics who create chaos instead of contributing to intellectual growth. However, the quote also acknowledges the futility of dwelling on past mistakes and suggests that regret cannot change the current state of affairs.
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