Totally mad. Utter nonsense. But we'll do it because it's brilliant nonsense.

Totally mad. Utter nonsense. But we'll do it because it's brilliant nonsense.

No one is exempt from taking nonsense; the misfortune is to do it
solemnly.

No one is exempt from taking nonsense; the misfortune is to do it
solemnly.

Nonsense is an assertion of man's spiritual freedom in spite of all the oppressions of circumstance

Nonsense is an assertion of man's spiritual freedom in spite of all the oppressions of circumstance

For blocks are better cleft with wedges,
Tan tools of sharp or subtle edges,
And dullest nonsense read more

For blocks are better cleft with wedges,
Tan tools of sharp or subtle edges,
And dullest nonsense has been found
By some to be the most profound.

When Bryan O'Lynn had no shirt to put on,
He took him a sheep skin to make him a' read more

When Bryan O'Lynn had no shirt to put on,
He took him a sheep skin to make him a' one.
"With the skinny side out, and the wooly side in,
'Twill be warm and convanient," said Bryan O'Lynn.

How pleasant to know Mr. Lear!
Who has written such volumes of stuff!
Some think him ill-tempered read more

How pleasant to know Mr. Lear!
Who has written such volumes of stuff!
Some think him ill-tempered and queer,
But a few think him pleasant enough.

From the Squirrel skin Marcosset
Made some mittens for our hero.
Mittens with the fur-side inside,
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From the Squirrel skin Marcosset
Made some mittens for our hero.
Mittens with the fur-side inside,
With the fur-side next his fingers
So's to keep the hand warm inside.

Nonsense and beauty have close connections.

Nonsense and beauty have close connections.

Nonsense is to sense, as shade to light; it heightens effect

Nonsense is to sense, as shade to light; it heightens effect