The civilized are those who get more out of life than the uncivilized, and for this we are not likely to be forgiven.
When in doubt, choose greatness.
Poets arguing about modern poetry: jackals snarling over a dried-up well.
We love but once, for once only are we perfectly equipped for loving.
The past is the only dead thing that smells sweet.
English Law: where there are two alternatives: one intelligent, one stupid; one attractive, one vulgar; one noble, one ape-like; one serious and sincere, one undignified and false; one far-sighted, one short; EVERYBODY will INVARIABLY choose the latter.