“I dare say you have often observed this disposition to temporize, or to procrastinate, in people who are labouring under any very poignant sorrow. Their powers of mind seem to be rendered torpid, so that they have a horror of any thing like action, and like nothing in the world so well as to liequietly in bed and “nurse their grief,” as the old ladies express it- that is to say, ruminate over the trouble.”
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American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Known for his short stories and poetry, particularly his works of horror and mystery. His most famous works include 'The Black Cat', 'The Raven', and 'Annabel Lee'. more
“My body is here but my soul denies.”
“I bathe in your absence and arise dripping with loneliness.”
“These tragedies they write themselves. I always care that you don’t. You only care once I’m done.”
“Trying to be happy all the time is the reason of your sadness.”