There are moments when, even to the sober eye of Reason, the world of our sad humanity must assume the aspect of Hell.
Edgar Allan PoeNo murmur arose from its bed, and so gently it wandered along, that the pearly pebbles upon which we loved to gaze, far down within its bosom, stirred not at all, but lay in a motionless content, each in its own old station, shining on gloriously forever.
Edgar Allan PoeIt is the nature of truth in general, as of some ores in particular, to be richest when most superficial.
Edgar Allan PoePerched upon a bust of Pallas, just above my chamber door,- Perched, and sat, and nothing more.
Edgar Allan PoeLiterature is the most noble of professions. In fact, it is about the only one fit for a man.
Edgar Allan PoeAnd the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me — filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating, Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door — Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door; — This it is, and nothing more.
Edgar Allan Poe