Truth uncompromisingly told will always have its ragged edges.
From Herman Melville
There is no dignity in wickedness, whether in purple or rags; and hell is a democracy of devils, where all are equals.
Art is the objectification of feeling.
In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers.
There are certain queer times and occasions in this strange mixed affair we call life when a man takes his whole universe for a vast practical joke.
A man thinks that by mouthing hard words he understands hard things.
A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities.
Friendship at first sight, like love at first sight, is said to be the only truth.
To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.
I am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge.
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