“XXIV I saw a man pursuing the horizon; Round and round they sped. I was disturbed at this; I accosted the man.… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
A serious prophet upon predicting a flood should be the first man to climb a tree. This would demonstrate that he was… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
A learned man came to me once. He said, "I know the way, -- come." And I was overjoyed at this. Together… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
It was not well to drive men into final corners; at those moments they could all develop teeth and claws. — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
When it occurs to a man that nature does not regard him as important, and that she feels she would not maim… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
The word is clear only to the kind who on peak or plain, from dark northern ice-fields to the hot wet jungles,… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
Unwind my riddle.Cruel as hawks the hours fly;Wounded men seldom come home to die;The hard waves see an arm flung high;Scorn hits… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
Swift blazing flag of the regiment,Eagle with crest of red and gold,These men were born to drill and die.Point for them the… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
Such an assemblage of the spraddle-legged men of the middle class, whose hands were bent and shoulders stooped from delving and constructing,… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
A man with a full stomach and the respect of his fellows had no business to scold about anything that he might… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
Do not weep, maiden, for war is kind. Because your lover threw wild hands toward the sky And the affrighted steed ran… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
When it came night, the white waves paced to and fro in the moonlight, and the wind brought the sound of the… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
A MAN FEARED A man feared that he might find an assassin; Another that he might find a victim. One was more… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
The man had arrived at that stage of drunkenness where affection is felt for the universe. — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
A little man said to the Universe. "Sir! I exist." The Universe replied: "That's fine." Just don't think it creates any obligation… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
When the prophet, a complacent fat man, Arrived at the mountain-top He cried: "Woe to my knowledge! I intended to see good… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
It perhaps might be said--if any one dared--that the most worthless literature of the world has been that which has been written… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
Tell her this And more,— That the king of the seas Weeps too, old, helpless man. The bustling fates Heap his hands… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
Think as I think," said a man, "or you are abominably wicked; you are a toad." And after I thought of it,… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
Tradition, thou art for suckling children, Thou art the enlivening milk for babes, But no meat for men is in thee. — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
A man said to the universe: 'Sir, I exist!' 'However,' replied the universe. 'The fact has not created in me A sense… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
“She thinks my name is Freddie, you know, but of course it ain't. I always tell these people some name like that, because if… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
“He turned now with a lover's thirst to images of tranquil skies, fresh meadows, cool brooks— an existence of soft and eternal peace.” — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
“XXIV I saw a man pursuing the horizon; Round and round they sped. I was disturbed at this; I accosted the man. "It is… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
It was surprising that Nature had gone tranquilly on with her golden process in the midst of so much devilment. — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
And it was as if fate had betrayed the soldier. In death it exposed to his enemies that poverty which in life he had… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
“I stood upon a high place, And saw, below, many devils Running, leaping, and carousing in sin. One looked up, grinning, And said, "Comrade!… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
A serious prophet upon predicting a flood should be the first man to climb a tree. This would demonstrate that he was indeed a… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
XXVIII "Truth," said a traveller, "Is a rock, a mighty fortress; "Often have I been to it, "Even to its highest tower, "From whence… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image
“The lieutenant, returning from a tour after a bandage, produced from a hidden receptacle of his mind new and portentous oaths suited to the… — Stephen Crane Copy Share Image