I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them.

I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them.

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

To be scared is sensible, to be comfortable is suicidal.

To be scared is sensible, to be comfortable is suicidal.

. . . love from one being to another can only be that two solitudes come nearer, recognize and protect read more

. . . love from one being to another can only be that two solitudes come nearer, recognize and protect and comfort each other.

Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted person in another person's read more

Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted person in another person's life.

There is peace and rest and comfort in sorrow

There is peace and rest and comfort in sorrow

Your bones have been my bedframe and your flesh has been my pillow. And I'm waiting for sleep.

Your bones have been my bedframe and your flesh has been my pillow. And I'm waiting for sleep.

Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis - a good read more

Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis - a good hot cup of coffee.

I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth - and truth rewarded me.

I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth - and truth rewarded me.