Cyril Connolly ( 10 of 14 )
There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear read more
There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.
We must select the illusion which appeals to our temperament and embrace it with passion, if we want to be read more
We must select the illusion which appeals to our temperament and embrace it with passion, if we want to be happy
Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.
Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.
Hate is the consequence of fear; we fear something before we hate it; a child who fears noises becomes a read more
Hate is the consequence of fear; we fear something before we hate it; a child who fears noises becomes a man who fears noises.
In the sex war, thoughtlessness is the weapon of the male, vindictiveness of the female.
In the sex war, thoughtlessness is the weapon of the male, vindictiveness of the female.
The artist one day falls through a hole in the brambles, and from that moment he is following the dark read more
The artist one day falls through a hole in the brambles, and from that moment he is following the dark rapids of an underground river which may sometimes flow so near to the surface that the laughing picnic parties are heard above.
The friendships which last are those wherein each friend respects the other's dignity to the point of not really wanting read more
The friendships which last are those wherein each friend respects the other's dignity to the point of not really wanting anything from him
There are many who dare not kill themselves for fear of what the neighbours will say.
There are many who dare not kill themselves for fear of what the neighbours will say.
The true function of a writer is to produce a masterpiece and no other task is of any consequence.
The true function of a writer is to produce a masterpiece and no other task is of any consequence.
Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of life.
Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of life.
