But when Fate destines one to ruin it begins by blinding the eyes
of his understanding.

But when Fate destines one to ruin it begins by blinding the eyes
of his understanding.

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.

Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.

In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane.

In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane.

We are not ourselves
When nature, being oppressed, commands the mind
To suffer with the body.

We are not ourselves
When nature, being oppressed, commands the mind
To suffer with the body.

No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.

No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.

There is a pleasure, sure,
In being mad, which none but madmen know!

There is a pleasure, sure,
In being mad, which none but madmen know!

I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.

I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.

.The insane, on occasion, are not without their charms

.The insane, on occasion, are not without their charms