It is generally a feminine eye that first detects the moral deficiencies hidden under the 'dear deceit' of beauty.

It is obvious that we can no more explain a passion to a person who has never experienced it than we can explain light to the blind.

Cats must have three names-an everyday name, such as Peter; a more particular, dignified name, such as Quaxo, Bombalurina, or Jellylorum; and, thirdly, the name the cat thinks up for himself, his deep and inscrutable singular Name.

I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker, and I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, and in short, I was afraid.

I take as metaphysical poetry that in which what is ordinarily apprehensible only by thought is brought within the grasp of feeling, or that in which what is ordinarily only felt is transformed into thought without ceasing to be feeling.

The great ages did not contain the best talent, they wasted less.

Every moment is a new and shocking transvaluation of all we have ever been.