A best-seller is the golden touch of mediocre talent. Cyril Connolly goldenmediocreseller Change image and share on social
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 avoidancebeginclear share on social
No taste is so acquired as that for someone else's quality of mind. Cyril Connolly acquiremindquality Change image and share on social
Whom the gods wish to destroy they first call promising. Cyril Connolly calldestroygod Change image and share on social
The true function of a writer is to produce a masterpiece and no other task is of any consequence. Cyril Connolly consequencefunctionmasterpiece Change image and share on social
For what is liberty but the unhampered translation of will into act? Cyril Connolly actlibertytranslation Change image and share on social
Slums may well be breeding grounds of crime, but middle class suburbs are incubators of apathy and delirium. Cyril Connolly apathybreedclass Change image and share on social
All charming people have something to conceal, usually their total dependence on the appreciation of others. Cyril Connolly appreciationcharmconceal Change image and share on social
No city should be too large for a man to walk out of in a morning. Cyril Connolly citylargeman Change image and share on social
The civilized are those who get more out of life than the uncivilized, and for this we are not likely to be forgiven. Cyril Connolly civilizeforgivelife Change image and share on social
