Famous quotes containing the words critical and/or periods:
“The critical spirit never knows when to stop meddling.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)
“How easily and cleverly do I write just now! I am really pleased with myself; words come skipping to me like lambs upon Moffat Hill; and I turn my periods smoothly and imperceptibly like a skilful wheelwright turning tops in a turning-loom. There’s fancy! There’s simile!”
—James Boswell (1740–1795)