Maxioms by Quentin Crisp
It is not the simple statement of facts that ushers in freedom; it is the constant repetition of them that read more
It is not the simple statement of facts that ushers in freedom; it is the constant repetition of them that has this liberating effect. Tolerance is the result not of enlightenment, but of boredom.
The war between the sexes is the only one in which both sides regularly sleep with the enemy
The war between the sexes is the only one in which both sides regularly sleep with the enemy
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.
There is no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any read more
There is no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse.
Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.
Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.