Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue.
Poetry has done enough when it charms but prose must also convince.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a movable body.
When women kiss it always reminds one of prize fighters shaking hands.
Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual...
Who writes poetry imbibes honey from the poisoned lips of life.
My opinion is that a poet should express the emotion of all the ages and...
I write poetry in order to live more fully.
