That in the beginning when the world was young there were a great many thoughts but no such thing as read more

That in the beginning when the world was young there were a great many thoughts but no such thing as truth. Man made the truths himself and each truth was a composite of a great many vague thoughts. All about in the world were truths and they were all beautiful.

The social kiss is an exchange of insincerity between two combatants on the field of social advancement. It places hygiene read more

The social kiss is an exchange of insincerity between two combatants on the field of social advancement. It places hygiene before affection and condescension before all else.

Love is only the game that is not called on account of darkness.

Love is only the game that is not called on account of darkness.

In everything, satiety closely follows the greatest pleasures.

In everything, satiety closely follows the greatest pleasures.

The greatest happiness of life it the conviction that we are loved -- loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in read more

The greatest happiness of life it the conviction that we are loved -- loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.

Passion doesn't look beyond the moment of its existence.

Passion doesn't look beyond the moment of its existence.

Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up.

Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up.

The art of love ... is largely the art of persistence.

The art of love ... is largely the art of persistence.

Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving read more

Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.