“The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize."[ (, June 10, 1996)]””
Quotes by Robert Grant
“I'd like to get away from earth awhileAnd then come back to it and begin over.May no fate wilfully misunderstand meAnd half grant what I wish and snatch me awayNot to return. Earth's the right place for love:I don't know where it's likely to go better.””
“Funny how we take it for granted that we know all there is to know about another person, just because we see them frequently or because of some strong emotional tie.””
“His appearance gives no clue to what his profession might be, and yet he doesn't look like a man without a profession either. Consider what he's like: He always knows what to do. He knows how to gaze into a woman's eyes. He can put his mind to any question at any time. He can box. He is gifted, strong-willed, open-minded, fearless, tenacious, dashing, circumspect”
“Support for the arts -- merde! A government-supported artist is an incompetent whore!””
“Never take your position for granted and never let any favors you receive go to your head.””
Robert GrantRobert Grant was an American novelist and playwright known for his exploration of social issues and human relationships in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1852, Grant's literary career...