There is no such thing as happiness, only lesser shades of melancholy.

There is no such thing as happiness, only lesser shades of melancholy.

Capital punishment would be more effective as a preventive measure if it were administered prior to the crime.

Capital punishment would be more effective as a preventive measure if it were administered prior to the crime.

Where the mind is past hope, the heart is past shame.

Where the mind is past hope, the heart is past shame.

Sometimes it is a great joy just to listen to someone we love talking.

Sometimes it is a great joy just to listen to someone we love talking.

From childhood's hour I have not been
As others were; I have not seen
As others saw; I could not read more

From childhood's hour I have not been
As others were; I have not seen
As others saw; I could not bring
My passions from a common spring.
From the same source I have not taken
My sorrow; I could not awaken
My heart to joy at the same tone;
And all I loved, I loved alone.

There is no coming to consciousness without pain.

There is no coming to consciousness without pain.

Don't tell me peace has broken out.

Don't tell me peace has broken out.

Tearless grief bleeds inwardly.

Tearless grief bleeds inwardly.

Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.

Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.