I cant look at things in the simple, large way that great poets do.

I will not leave a corner of my consciousness covered up, but saturate myself with the strange and extraordinary new conditions of this life, and it will all refine itself into poetry later on.

I can only say that one's individual situation is more real and important to oneself than the devastations of fates and empires especially when they do not vitally affect oneself

Poetical appreciation is only newly bursting on me.

I wanted to write a battle song for the Judeans but so far I can think of nothing noble and weighty enough

Nobody ever told me what to read, or ever put poetry in my way

The darkness crumbles away It is the same old druid Time as ever.

I never joined the army for patriotic reasons.

Earth has waited for them, All the time of their growth Fretting for their decay: Now she has them at last.

You mustnt forget the circumstances I have been brought up in, the little education I have had.

Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.

I’m supposed to feel like it’s such a great apartment, but I don’t. It’s the right price, there are no bugs and it’s got a great view, but it’s the lair of Satan...--Nil Caveat

You don't deserve it if you don't fight for it or maybe you never deserved it to start with

Don't curse the darkness, light a candle.

I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.

Fun is about as good a habit as there is.

Jesus Christ was an extremist for love, truth and goodness.

You can't change laws without first changing human nature.' -Nurse Greta You can't change human nature without first changing the law.' -Nurse Yvonne

The soul is love, joy. Joy. Peace. Wisdom.

Nobody’s as serious about health and fitness as me, and staying fit is my top priority.