Experience has shown, and a true philosophy will always show, that a vast, perhaps the larger portion of the truth arises from the seemingly irrelevant.

Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

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There is something in the unselfish and self-sacrificing love of a brute which goes directly...

There is something in the unselfish and self-sacrificing love of a brute which goes directly...

It is the nature of truth in general, as of some ores in particular, to...

It is the nature of truth in general, as of some ores in particular, to...

As a poet and as a mathematician, he would reason well; as a mere mathematician,...

As a poet and as a mathematician, he would reason well; as a mere mathematician,...

A strong argument for the religion of Christ is this - that offences against Charity...

A strong argument for the religion of Christ is this - that offences against Charity...

There are few cases in which mere popularity should be considered a proper test of...

There are few cases in which mere popularity should be considered a proper test of...

In beauty of face no maiden ever equaled her. It was the radiance of an...

In beauty of face no maiden ever equaled her. It was the radiance of an...

Filled with mingled cream and amber I will drain that glass again. Such hilarious visions...

Filled with mingled cream and amber I will drain that glass again. Such hilarious visions...

I have, indeed, no abhorrence of danger, except in its absolute effect - in terror.

I have, indeed, no abhorrence of danger, except in its absolute effect - in terror.

There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm.

There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm.

That pleasure which is at once the most pure, the most elevating and the most...

That pleasure which is at once the most pure, the most elevating and the most...

From childhood's hour I have not been As others were--I have not seen As others...

From childhood's hour I have not been As others were--I have not seen As others...

Experience has shown, and a true philosophy will always show, that a vast, perhaps the...

Experience has shown, and a true philosophy will always show, that a vast, perhaps the...

The goodness of the true pun is in direct ratio to its intolerability

The goodness of the true pun is in direct ratio to its intolerability

Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.

Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.

To vilify a great man is the readiest way in which a little man can...

To vilify a great man is the readiest way in which a little man can...

The ninety and nine are with dreams, content but the hope of the world made...

The ninety and nine are with dreams, content but the hope of the world made...

They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream...

They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream...

Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.

Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.

It's getting to the point where I am no fun anymore, I am sorry. Sometimes...

It's getting to the point where I am no fun anymore, I am sorry. Sometimes...

It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.

It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.