There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives. Cyril Connolly on wisdom
Purity engenders Wisdom, Passion avarice, and Ignorance folly, infatuation and darkness. Cyril Connolly on wisdom
We must select the illusion which appeals to our temperament, and embrace it with passion, if we want to be happy. Cyril Connolly on illusions
The only way for writers to meet is to share a quick peek over a common lamp-post. Cyril Connolly on writing