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.
I have been doodling with ink and watercolor on paper all my life. It's my way of stirring up my imagination to see what I find hidden in my head. I call the results dream pictures, fantasy sketches, and even brain-sharpenin g exercises.
In Paris, we call the people who make clothing 'couturiers' - they develop new clothing items - but actually, the work of designing is to make something that works in real life.
I wish I could write a beautiful book to break those hearts that are soon to cease to exist: a book of faith and small neat worlds and of people who live by the philosophies of popular songs.
Every time you work, you have to do it all over again, to rid yourself of this dross. I suppose for a person who is not an artist or not attempting art, it is not dross, because it is the common exchange of everyday life.
I consider tragedy the highest form of art.
Your red dress,’ she said, and laughed. But I looked at the dress on the floor and it was as if the fire had spread across the room. It was beautiful and it reminded me of something I must do. I will remember I thought. I will remember quite soon now.
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