The death of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably, the most poetical topic in the world.
EDGAR ALLAN POEThe depth lies in the valleys where we seek her, and not upon the mountain-tops where she is found.
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The depth lies in the valleys where we seek her, and not upon the mountain-tops where she is found.
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Books, indeed, were his sole luxuries.
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I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of beauty.
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It is the nature of truth in general, as of some ores in particular, to be richest when most superficial.
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Mysteries force a man to think, and so injure his health.
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And so being young and dipped in folly I fell in love with melancholy.
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It is a happiness to wonder; it is a happiness to dream.
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I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.
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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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Those who gossip with you will gossip about you.
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Blood was its Avatar and its seal.
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With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.
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The eye, like a shattered mirror, multiplies the images of sorrow.
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Stupidity is a talent for misconception.
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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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