An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman who gives a private or eleemosynary treat, but rather as one who keeps a public ordinary, at which all persons are welcome for their money.

Henry Fielding
An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman...
An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman...
An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman...
An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman...
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As an author, I consider myself not as a gentleman who gives a private or eleemosynary treat, but rather as one who keeps a public ordinary, at which all persons are welcome for their money. This quote is in response to the fact that in order to be successful you must be willing to accept criticism and receive help. You must be willing to open up and share your work with the world. There is no shame in asking others for help.

It is our society that has created this idea that there is shame in asking for help. Anyone who receives help should be thankful and if they don’t appreciate it, they can always go back to work and forget all about you and your book.

Source: The History Of Tom Jones, A Foundling

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