Nothing more rapidly inclines a person to go into a monastery than reading a book on etiquette. There are so many trivial ways in which it is possible to commit some social sin. Quentin Crisp bookcommitetiquette Change image and share on social
Health consists of having the same diseases as one's neighbors. Quentin Crisp consistdiseasehealth Change image and share on social
It is not the simple statement of facts that ushers in freedom; it is the constant repetition of them that has this liberating effect. Tolerance is the result not of enlightenment, but of boredom. Quentin Crisp boredomconstanteffect Change image and share on social
There is no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse. Quentin Crisp badlydirthousework Change image and share on social
Is not the whole world a vast house of assignation of which the filing system has been lost? Quentin Crisp assignationfilehouse Change image and share on social
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency. Quentin Crisp beingcharacterconsist share on social
I recommend limiting one's involvement in other people's lives to a pleasantly scant minimum. Quentin Crisp involvementlimitlive Change image and share on social
For flavor, instant sex will never supersede the stuff you have to peel and cook. Quentin Crisp cookflavorinstant Change image and share on social
Life was a funny thing that happened to me on the way to the grave. Quentin Crisp funnygravehappen Change image and share on social
