A friend of mine pointed out this old chestnut, which I took the time this morning to re-read…as I read it again (I’ve read it several times), this statement jumped out at me:
“It is natural and helpful to develop your own style, but remember that design is an art, not a science. People who write books on the subject have a vested interest in making it seem scientific. Don’t become dogmatic about particular design styles.”
(Emphasis mine.)
I would add “people who write on the topic, period”, given the proliferation of online writings. But I don’t think I’ve heard a statement more accurate in a long time.