Active Evil is better than Passive Good.

Poetry fettered fetters the human race.

What is it men in women do require: The lineaments of gratified desire. What is it women do in men require: The lineaments of gratified desire.

Then my verse I dishonor, my pictures despise, my person degrade and my temper chastise; and the pen is my terror, the pencil my shame; and my talents I bury, and dead is my fame.

He who pretends to be either painter or engraver without being a master of drawing is an imposter.

He who binds to himself a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity's sun rise.

Then cherish pity, lest you drive an angel from your door.