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46a79cb Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven. Euripides
29e15cf Of troubles none is greater than to be robbed of one's native land. Euripides
02d877c I know, indeed, the evil of that I purpose; but my inclination gets the better of my judgment. Euripides
c256ad6 In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best. Euripides
e291b6e The credit we get for wisdom is measured by our success. Euripides
0d7f900 Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other. Euripides
ab2709b T]his is slavery, not to speak one's thought. Euripides
3df1f30 With the euro, that form of pressure has gone. Euro
1b69f35 Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong: it is a geographical expression. Europe
65413f1 When I go into Downing Street they do what I say; when I go to Brussels they take no notice. European Union
264e825 What's the use of having a gorgeous outfit if you are not happy? Eva Gabor
69b6334 Do not desire wealth for giving to the poor. Evagrius Ponticus
1cd3da0 In the whole range of evil thoughts, none is richer in resources than self-esteem. Evagrius Ponticus
9e6cf30 All women love a good geek, and those who tell you otherwise are lying. Evan Schoenberg
0496ce2 It is by character and not by intellect the world is won. Evelyn Beatrice Hall
40ae20b Hence the most scientific classification is a rough-and-ready business at the best. Evelyn Underhill
416e74c The mystics aim (Union with Reality) is not the suppression of life but it's intensification, Evelyn Underhill
7e037bb Of children as of procreation-- the pleasure momentary, the posture ridiculous, the expense damnable. Evelyn Waugh
b5cb6c3 One can write, think and pray exclusively of others; dreams are all egocentric. Evelyn Waugh
d07ffb4 I put the words down and push them a bit. Evelyn Waugh
18f46b9 Aesthetic value is often the by-product of the artist striving to do something else. Evelyn Waugh
6bb0d20 Punctuality is the virtue of the bored. Evelyn Waugh
5f42cb7 Please bear in mind throughout that IT IS MEANT TO BE FUNNY. Evelyn Waugh
2ce4a4a 'But what am I to teach them?' said Paul in sudden panic. Evelyn Waugh
416c4c5 There is no fate but what we make. Fate
f49dd0a I'm one of the blind alleys off the main road of procreation. Evelyn Waugh
eb7019a There will be a prize of half a crown for the longest essay, irrespective of any possible merit. Evelyn Waugh
a9601a2 Chokey thinks religion is just divine. Evelyn Waugh
8cc20d8 That's the public-school system all over. They may kick you out, but they never let you down. Evelyn Waugh
2f6f8cb Instead of this absurd division into sexes they ought to class people as static and dynamic. Evelyn Waugh
ccc64bd Creative Endeavour lost her wings, Mrs. Ape. Evelyn Waugh
b85ddad Mrs. Ape's famous hymn, There ain't no flies on the Lamb of God. Evelyn Waugh
b661d05 Feather-footed through the plashy fen passes the questing vole. Evelyn Waugh
1203ab6 Other nations use 'force'; we Britons alone use 'Might'. Evelyn Waugh
1e2a9a0 I will not stand for being called a woman in my own house..." Evelyn Waugh
eb936cb Up to a point, Lord Copper." Evelyn Waugh
4232f8c To know and love one other human being is the root of all wisdom. Evelyn Waugh
dd6f26e It is typical of Oxford," I said, "to start the new year in autumn." Evelyn Waugh
6d9bea9 My theme is memory, that winged host that soared about me one grey morning of war-time. Evelyn Waugh
dadccd7 We possess nothing certainly except the past. Evelyn Waugh
a7619ed O God, if there is a God, forgive him his sins, if there is such a thing as sin. Evelyn Waugh
342ed4c Quomodo sedet sola civitas. Vanity of vanities, all is vanity. Evelyn Waugh
60f049b You never find an Englishman among the under-dogs--except in England, of course. Evelyn Waugh
351c84b Just then return'd at shut of evening flowers. Evening