The ... problem that confronts homosexuals is that they set out to win the love of a "real" man. If they succeed,… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
It is explained that all relationships require a little give and take. This is untrue. Any partnership demands that we give and… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
You should make no effort to try to join society, stay right where you are. Give your name and serial number and… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
In most cases an act of unwelcome sex is no more bother than being vaccinated, so there's no point going on about… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
I simply haven't the nerve to imagine a being, a force, a cause which keeps the planets revolving in their orbits and… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
When asked to give advice, I do of course give it, because I give whatever I am asked to give. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
I have to realise that as I am only English and am allowed to live in America, I have to give something… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
The idea that He would take his attention away from the universe in order to give me a bicycle with three speeds… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
“Masturbation is not only an expression of self-regard: it is also the natural emotional outlet of those who, before anything has reared its ugly… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
My mother protected me from the world and my father threatened me with it. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Nothing more rapidly inclines a person to go into a monastery than reading a book on etiquette. There are so many trivial ways in… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Vice is its own reward. It is virtue which, if it is to be marketed with consumer appeal, must carry Green Shield stamps. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Most men when they make up their faces, the makeup stands forward, and their faces are behind. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Women have decided to be people, which is a great mistake. Women were nicer than people. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
I was amazed to receive later a substantial sum for sitting in my room and talking about myself. If only I could get some… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
