More quotes by Gene Wolfe
Experience is a wonderful teacher, but one whose lessons come too late.
Paradoxes explain everything. Since they do, they cannot be explained.
An exaggerated and solemn respect always indicates a loss of faith.
As you intend to live hereafter, it is in your power to live here.
People who fear death live no longer than those who don't, and live scared.
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Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,
And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind.
To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.
Not for the body, but for the heart; companion and company are needed.
Love seldom haunts the breast where learning lies,
And Venus sets ere Mercury can rise.
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