Between friends differences in taste or opinion are irritating in direct proportion to their triviality.
W. H. AudenOh, how I wish that Orwell were still alive, so that I could read his comments on contemporary events!
W. H. AudenTime will say nothing but I told you so, Time only knows the price we have to pay; If I could tell you I would let you know.
W. H. AudenThe trees encountered on a country stroll Reveal a lot about that country's soul ... A culture is no better than its woods.
W. H. AudenOur researchers into Public Opinion are content That he held the proper opinions for the time of year; When there was peace, he was for peace: when there was war, he went. He was married and added five children to the population, Which our Eugenist says was the right number for a parent of his generation, And our teachers report that he never interfered with their education. Was he free? Was he happy? The question is absurd: Had everything been wrong, we should certainly have heard.
W. H. Auden