That which is not slightly distorted lacks sensible appeal; from which it follows that irregularity – that is to say, the unexpected, surprise and astonishment, are a essential part and characteristic of beauty.

I set out to discover the why of it, and to transform my pleasure into knowledge.

Hypocrite reader my fellow my brother!

A child sees everything in a sense of newness - he is always drunk. Genius is nothing but childhood re-attained at will.

It would be difficult for me not to conclude that the most perfect type of masculine beauty is Satan, as portrayed by Milton.

Dance can reveal everything mysterious that is hidden in music

Thanks be to God, Who gives us sufferingas sacred remedy for all our sins,that best and purest essence which preparesthe strong in spirit for divine delights!