Allan

Famous quotes containing the word allan:

“To see distinctly the machinery—the wheels and pinions—of any work of Art is, unquestionably, of itself, a pleasure, but one which we are able to enjoy only just in proportion as we do not enjoy the legitimate effect designed by the artist.”
—Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849)

“like a ghastly rapid river,
Through the pale door
A hideous throng rush out forever,
And laugh—but smile no more.”
—Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849)

“There are few cases in which mere popularity should be considered a proper test of merit; but the case of song-writing is, I think, one of the few.”
—Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1845)