Maxioms by Cyril Connolly
The artist one day falls through a hole in the brambles, and from that moment he is following the dark read more
The artist one day falls through a hole in the brambles, and from that moment he is following the dark rapids of an underground river which may sometimes flow so near to the surface that the laughing picnic parties are heard above.
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.
Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.
Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of taste.
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 is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear read more
There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.