[Soaring Feather]

Who said this:

"Man, unlike any other thing organic or inorganic in the
universe, grows beyond his work, walks up the stairs of
his concepts, emerges ahead of his accomplishments."

HINT: He also wrote "The Pearl."

Answer later.

[Darksheare]

*pounding forehead against monitor*
I should know this, and I can't think of the answer!