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 law is simply expediency wearing a long white dress.
The law is simply expediency wearing a long white dress.
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.
Never keep up with Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.
Never keep up with Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.
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.
