After all, it is style alone by which posterity will judge of a great work, for an author can have nothing truly his own but his style.
Interpretation
The style of an author is their unique fingerprint that defines their work and how it will be remembered.
Isaac D'Israeli emphasizes that in the realm of literature and art, it is the distinct style of an author that ultimately defines the greatness of their work. While content and ideas may evolve or be forgotten, it is the unique way in which these ideas are expressed—through style—that leaves a lasting impression on readers and future generations.
In practice
In a lecture on literary criticism, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of an author's unique voice.
Willows whiten, aspens quiver, little breezes dusk and shiver, thro' the wave that runs forever by the island in the river, flowing down to Camelot. Four gray walls and four gray towers, overlook a space of flowers, and the silent isle imbowers, the Lady of Shalott.
Like books and black lives, albums still matter.
I think women are vital to the future of the superhero comics and the entire industry - as creators, as editors, as consumers, as retailers.
A museum has to renew its collection to be alive, but that does not mean we give on important old works.
When the weather's rough and it's whiskey in the rain it's best to wrap your savior up in cellophane.
When you do one more 'Cinderella' or whatever, what is there to learn? Every part in the repertoire has a good side and a bad side, and the more often you do the same ballet, the more often the bad side comes out. If you want to give dance life, you must give it fresh food, not keep going back to the garbage to look for old scraps.
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