Cyril Connolly

A lazy person, whatever the talents with which he starts out, have condemned himself to second-rate thoughts, and to second-rate read more

A lazy person, whatever the talents with which he starts out, have condemned himself to second-rate thoughts, and to second-rate friends

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.

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.

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