Maxioms by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Pity me that the heart is slow to learn What the swift mind beholds at every turn.
Pity me that the heart is slow to learn What the swift mind beholds at every turn.
My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends read more
My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends -- it gives a lovely light!
It's not true that life is one damn thing after another; it is one damn thing over and over.
It's not true that life is one damn thing after another; it is one damn thing over and over.
Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand: Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand!
Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand: Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand!
Beauty is whatever gives joy.
Beauty is whatever gives joy.
