Any religion is forever in danger of petrifaction into mere ritual and habit, though ritual and habit be essential to religion.

life is long between the desire and the spasm.

Shall 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.

Envy is everywhere. Who is without envy? And most people Are unaware or unashamed of being envious.

The hippopotamus's day Is passed in sleep; at night he hunts; God works in a mysterious way- The Church can sleep and feed at once.

Love compels cruelty To those who do not understand love.

Gin and drugs, dear lady, gin and drugs.