Quotes by William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek

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If you seem to be happy in this place of solitude, you will acquire a great reputation for wisdom, and I know, by my own — William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek
No course was open to me save to leap, with eyes self-bound, into the yawning abyss of the future. — William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek
My father,' I replied, 'I am fond of action. I like to succour the afflicted, and make people happy. Command that there — William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek
If she knew me as I really am she would despise me, and certainly not aid or abet my evil designs. To veil their vices f — William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek
Shortly after we were in bed I began my story, but made it so absurd, so long, and so tiresome, that, as my intention wa — William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek
It is a great evil to look upon mankind with too clear vision. You seem to be living among wild beasts, and you become a — William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek
A fish might more easily live on the apex of a rock than a man accustomed to crime live a life of virtue. (“The Story of — William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek
Mine was still the stronger side. I was beloved by the soldiery, who generally care very little what god they serve so l — William Beckford, The Episodes of Vathek