Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.

Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

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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

Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.

Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.

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...

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...

Stupidity is a talent for misconception.

Stupidity is a talent for misconception.

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...

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...

In one case out of a hundred a point is excessively discussed because it is...

In one case out of a hundred a point is excessively discussed because it is...

With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.

With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.

Were I called on to define, very briefly, the term art, I should call it...

Were I called on to define, very briefly, the term art, I should call it...

All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.

All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.

With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.

With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.

We loved with a love that was more than love.

We loved with a love that was more than love.

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...

There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm

There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm

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...

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...

Do not have evil-doers for friends, do not have low people for friends: have virtuous...

Do not have evil-doers for friends, do not have low people for friends: have virtuous...

For memory has painted this perfect day With colors that never fade, And we find...

For memory has painted this perfect day With colors that never fade, And we find...