Excerpt from The Literature of France
Literature is a word Of twofold import, implying (a) Recorded impressions Of things. (b) The art whereby this record is expressed and made attractive.
We study the record in order that we may judge, or perhaps practise, the art. But, if we wish to Obtain the most use and benefit from our study, we must pursue it in a spirit Of scientific comparison. For this purpose we must see that the impressions recorded are those produced on the sincerest and least distorted intellects; and then, that they are recorded and expressed in the truest and most instructive manner, according to the practice of the leading nations.
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