Edgar Allan Poe
An American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic, best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre.
Quotes by Edgar Allan Poe
I have, indeed, no abhorrence of danger, except in its absolute effect—in terror.
The happiness which is lacking in the present may be found in the future.
With me poetry has been not a purpose, but a passion.
I was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea; But we loved with a love that was more than love— I and my Annabel Lee.
The fever called 'living' Lies—a lost thing—on my heart.
To be thoroughly conversant with a man's heroes is the surest way to his heart.
The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel.
I envy the man who can write without inspiration.
The glory that was Greece And the grandeur that was Rome.
Over the mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride, If you seek for Eldorado!
In the Heaven of ambitious men lies an earthly kingdom.
The intellectual man is a being who is backward in the art of living.
I would give worlds to have realized the dream I had then.
The suspicion arises inevitably from my poetic nature.
Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
Lord help my poor soul.