Clive Bell

“ Though other men, and wise ones too,
May hold that there is more to do
Than laugh and let the world go by
Saying "To-morrow we shall die";
Yet in a matter so obscure
Wise men may differ to be sure. ”

“ In my opinion, you did well
To live for love, though love is hell.
[1] In my opinion it is time
To legalise the cockney rhyme.
[2] Not 'facete'? No, because in modern times
We're prouder of our Latin than our rhymes. ”

“ I see no sort of use in hurry
Or going half-way to meet worry.
Since when we're dead we'll roast for lust
Let's put off dying till we must;
And since to roast foredoomed I am,
Why liefer for a sheep than lamb ”