Faith is stronger than so-called reason.

Now shall I walk or shall I ride?
'Ride,' Pleasure said;
'Walk,' Joy replied.

To study history means submitting to chaos and nevertheless retaining faith in order and meaning. It is a very serious task, young man, and possibly a tragic one.

I love thee for a heart that’s kind--not for the knowledge in thy mind.

It is not worth an intelligent man's time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.

Lawrence is the supreme poet of Eros. No recriminations, no reproaches, no guilt, no 'morality'. For what's 'morality' but a leash around the neck? A noose? What's 'morality' but what other people want you to do, for their own, selfish, unstated purposes?