Every literary critic believes he will outwit history and have the last word.
A beautiful woman peers out her window, as full of envy as the harridan who peers up at her from the street.
Rule of art: let half-blind purpose lead you.
The philosophy of hedonism means little to lovers of pleasure. They have no inclination to read philosophy, or to write it.
The eye deals with excess more easily than the stomach does.
Malice is always authentic and sincere.