It is well for his peace that the saint goes to his martyrdom. He is spared the sight of the horror of his harvest.
I never approve, or disapprove, of anything now. It is an absurd attitude to take towards life.
Beauty is the only thing that time cannot harm.
Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.
Create yourself. Be yourself your poem.
You have always told me it was Ernest. I have introduced you to every one as Ernest. You answer to the name of Ernest. You look as if your name was Ernest. You are the most earnest-looking person I ever saw in my life. It is perfectly absurd your saying that your name isn't Ernest.