Quotes by : William Beckford

Shortly after we were in bed I began my story, but made it so absurd, so long, and so tiresome, that,....

My father,' I replied, 'I am fond of action. I like to succour the afflicted, and make people happy.....

Mine was still the stronger side. I was beloved by the soldiery, who generally care very little what....

If you seem to be happy in this place of solitude, you will acquire a great reputation for wisdom, and....

No course was open to me save to leap, with eyes self-bound, into the yawning abyss of the future.

It is a great evil to look upon mankind with too clear vision. You seem to be living among wild beasts,....

A fish might more easily live on the apex of a rock than a man accustomed to crime live a life of virtue.....

If she knew me as I really am she would despise me, and certainly not aid or abet my evil designs. To....