Art is to look at not to criticize.
EDGAR ALLAN POEFrom childhood’s hour I have not been. As others were, I have not seen. As others saw, I could not awaken. My heart to joy at the same tone. And all I loved, I loved alone.
More Edgar Allan Poe Quotes
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The rudiment of verse may, possibly, be found in the spondee.
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I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat.
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There are some secrets which do not permit themselves to be told.
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I have, indeed, no abhorrence of danger, except in its absolute effect – in terror.
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I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of beauty.
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That which you mistake for madness is but an overacuteness of the senses.
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Stupidity is a talent for misconception.
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With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.
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A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it.
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Now this is the point. You fancy me a mad. Madmen know nothing. But you should have seen me. You should have seen how wisely I proceeded.
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It is a happiness to wonder; it is a happiness to dream.
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A lie travels round the world while truth is putting her boots on.
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Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!
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A million candles have burned themselves out. Still I read on.
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And all I loved, I loved alone.
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