To be original, one must be independent of the opinions of others.
Horror, detective fiction
To be original, one must be independent of the opinions of others.
Horror, detective fiction
Attributed to Poe, but exact source is difficult to verify.
Uncertain
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"I have often thought that the sole regret of the transformed butterfly must be that it can only live for a day."
Strange & Unusual"In criticism I will be bold, and as sternly, absolutely just with friend and foe. From this purpose nothing shall turn me."
Humorous"I have... for the metaphysical poets [William Wordsworth, etc.], as poets, the most sovereign contempt. That they have followers proves nothing."
Controversial"I remained too much inside my head and ended up losing my mind."
Strange & Unusual"The true genius is a man who can say what he likes without being understood."
Humorous