It is a mistake to expect good work from expatriates for it is not what they do that matters but what they are not doing. – Cyril Connolly
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
Imprisoned in every fat man, a thin one is wildly signaling to be let out. – Cyril Connolly
Nothing dates like hate and in literature a little of it goes a very long way. – Cyril Connolly
We make a mistake forsaking England and moving out into the periphery of life. After all, Taormina, Ceylon, Africa, America — as far as we go, they are only the negation of what we ourselves stand for and are: and were rather like Jonahs running away from the place we belong. – D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
My political ideas and things like that, even my religion, I try to keep close to me because its a personal thing, and I dont shove it down peoples throats. I dont condemn any artist that wants to do that, like the Baldwins. Thats their choice. But in my world, Im just an entertainer. – Donny Osmond