That which is creative must create itself.
--then on the shore Of the wide world I stand alone, and think Till love and fame to nothingness do sink.
What occasions the greater part of the world's quarrels? Simply this: Two minds meet and do not understand each other in time enough to prevent any shock of surprise at the conduct of either party.
O for the gentleness of old Romance, the simple planning of a minstrel's song!
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
The creature has a purpose, and his eyes are bright with it.