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.