Words, like nature, half reveal and half conceal the soul within. Tennyson, Alfred Lord
Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, though I don’t believe that only art matters, I do believe in Art for Art’s sake. Forster, E.M.
World’s use is cold, world’s love is vain, world’s cruelty is bitter bane; but is not the fruit of pain. Browning, Elizabeth B.
Worldly wealth is the Devil’s bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase, as the moon, when she is fullest, is farthest from the sun. Burton, Robert
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable. Bacon, Francis
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go. Doctorow, E.L.
Yes, Love indeed is light from heaven; A spark of that immortal fire with angels shared, by Allah given to lift from earth our low desire. Byron, Lord
Yes, we must ever be friends; and of all who offer you friendship let me be ever the first, the truest, the nearest and dearest! Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down You’d treat if met where any bar is, Or help to half-a-crown. Hardy, Thomas
Yet each man kills the thing he loves, By each let this be heard, Some do it with a bitter look, Some with a flattering word. The coward does it with a kiss, The brave man with a sword! Wilde, Oscar
You are forgiven for your happiness and your successes only if you generously consent to share them. Camus, Albert
You are in a pitiable condition if you have to conceal what you wish to tell. Syrus, Publilius
