We work in the dark—we do what we can—we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art.

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Original Citation

James, Henry. "The Middle Years." Scribner's Magazine. New York City: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1893.

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Current Citation

James, Henry. "The Middle Years." Henry James: Complete Stories 1892-1898. Vol. 4. Library of America, 1996.

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A quote by Henry James about creation: “We work in the dark—we do what we can—we give what we have. Our doubt is…”

A quote by Henry James about creation: “We work in the dark—we do what we can—we give what we have. Our doubt is…”

A quote by Henry James about creation: “We work in the dark—we do what we can—we give what we have. Our doubt is…”