One of the great triumphs of the nineteenth century was to limit the connotation of the word "immoral" in such a way that, for practical purposes, only those were immoral who drank too much or made too copious love. Those who indulged in any or all of the other deadly sins could look down in righteous indignation on the lascivious and the gluttonous.... In the name of all lechers and boozers I most solemnly protest against the invidious distinction made to our prejudice.
Aldous HuxleyMost men and women lead lives at the worst so painful, at the best so monotonous, poor and limited that the urge to escape, the longing to transcend themselves if only for a few moments, is and has always been one of the principal appetites of the soul.
Aldous HuxleyThe creation by word-power of something out of nothing--what is that but magic? And, may I add, what is that but literature?
Aldous HuxleyI know very dimly when I start what's going to happen. I just have a very general idea, and then the thing develops as I write.
Aldous Huxley