Blue, green, grey, white, or black; smooth, ruffled, or mountainous; that ocean is not silent. H. P. Lovecraft blackbluegreen Change image and share on social
Unhappy is he to whom the memories of childhood bring only fear and sadness. H. P. Lovecraft bringchildhoodfear Change image and share on social
If religion were true, its followers would not try to bludgeon their young into an artificial conformity; but would merely insist on their unbending quest for truth, irrespective of artificial backgrounds or practical consequences. H. P. Lovecraft artificialbackgroundbludgeon share on social
The man or nation of high culture may acknowledge to great lengths the restraints imposed by conventions and honour, but beyond a certain point, primitive will or desire cannot be curbed. H. P. Lovecraft acknowledgeconventionculture Change image and share on social
It would not be amiss for the novice to write the last paragraph of his story first, once a synopsis of the plot has been carefully prepared - as it always should be. H. P. Lovecraft amisscarefullynovice Change image and share on social
I couldn't live a week without a private library - indeed, I'd part with all my furniture and squat and sleep on the floor before I'd let go of the 1500 or so books I possess. H. P. Lovecraft bookfloorfurniture Change image and share on social
In writing a weird story, I always try very carefully to achieve the right mood and atmosphere and place the emphasis where it belongs. H. P. Lovecraft achieveatmospherebelong Change image and share on social
But more wonderful than the lore of old men and the lore of books is the secret lore of ocean. H. P. Lovecraft bookloreman Change image and share on social
There be those who say that things and places have souls, and there be those who say they have not; I dare not say, myself, but I will tell of The Street. H. P. Lovecraft dareplacesoul Change image and share on social