I have no faith in human perfectibility. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active – not more happy – nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
EDGAR ALLAN POETo elevate the soul, poetry is necessary.
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Deep in earth my love is lying and I must weep alone.
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The past is a pebble in my shoe.
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Man’s real life is happy, chiefly because he is ever expecting that it soon will be so.
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The eye, like a shattered mirror, multiplies the images of sorrow.
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When a madman appears thoroughly sane, indeed, it is high time to put him in a straight jacket.
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Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore.
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Imperceptibly the love of these discords grew upon me as my love of music grew stronger.
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If a poem hasn’t ripped apart your soul; you haven’t experienced poetry.
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We loved with a love that was more than love.
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I was never really insane except upon occasions when my heart was touched.
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Even with the utterly lost, to whom life and death are equally jests, there are matters of which no jest can be made.
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And I fell violently on my face.
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A million candles have burned themselves out. Still I read on.
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Stupidity is a talent for misconception.
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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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