Never regret thy fall, O Icarus of the fearless flight For the greatest tragedy of them all Is never to feel the burning light.

And with tears of blood he cleansed the hand, The hand that held the steel: For only blood can wipe out blood, And only tears can heal

The State is to make what is useful. The individual is to make what is beautiful.

Bad manners make a journalist.

Be moderate in all things, including moderation.

The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts a little longer.

The only thing in the world worse than being Oscar Wilde is not being Oscar Wilde.