You must not on any account give me credit for being penetrating. I have impressed people that way before, and the result is always disaster.
T. S. EliotAny religion is forever in danger of petrifaction into mere ritual and habit, though ritual and habit be essential to religion.
T. S. EliotShall I part my hair behind Do I dare to eat a peach I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach. I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me.
T. S. Eliot