It has been wisely observed by the greatest of modern thinkers that mankind has progressed more rapidly in every other respect than in morality. – Lafcadio Hearn
For this reason, to study English literature without some general knowledge of the relation of the Bible to that literature would be to leave ones literary education very incomplete. – Lafcadio Hearn
But what is after all the happiness of mere power? There is a greater happiness possible than to be lord of heaven and earth that is the happiness of being truly loved. – Lafcadio Hearn
At last, in 1611, was made, under the auspices of King James, the famous King James version and this is the great literary monument of the English language. – Lafcadio Hearn
My focus is always on the day. What Ive done behind me, I try to have respect for it, and keep an eye on it, and make sure it isnt abused, and obviously be thoughtful about it, because its all real to me. Im basically in every band I ever was in, and the songs, I still mean them all. – Ian MacKaye