Instead of being quiet and giving every power you possess to your work, you're fretting over something which you can neither help no hinder by a minute.

See ?' 'It's so easy for you to talk in that way.

People like what you do.
Don't you ever think about the gallery ?' 'Much too often; but I'm always punished for it by loss of power.

It's as simple as the Rule of Three.

If we make light of our work by using it for our own ends, our work will make light of us, and, as we're the weaker, we shall suffer.' 'I don't treat my work lightly.