Maxioms by Quentin Crisp
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other read more
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.
The very purpose of existence is to reconcile the glowing opinion we
hold of ourselves with the appalling things that read more
The very purpose of existence is to reconcile the glowing opinion we
hold of ourselves with the appalling things that other people think about
us.
Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.
Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.
The very purpose of existence is to reconcile the glowing opinion we hold of ourselves with the appalling things that read more
The very purpose of existence is to reconcile the glowing opinion we hold of ourselves with the appalling things that other people think about us.
I don't hold with abroad and think that foreigners speak English when our backs are turned
I don't hold with abroad and think that foreigners speak English when our backs are turned
