Prologue
Wallenstein (1798), Prologue - Wallensteins Lager (Wallenstein's Camp)
Source: Kritik der zynischen Vernunft [Critique of Cynical Reason] (1983), p. 535
“I'm gay in my art and straight in my life.”
fourtwonine magazine Interview (2015)
“All loved Art in a seemly way
With an earnest soul and a capital A.”
The V-a-s-e, reported in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. (1919).
Preface
The Way to Christ (1622)
Context: If thou wilt use these Words aright, and art in good Earnest, thou shalt certainly find the Benefit thereof. But I desire thou mayest be warned, if thou art not in Earnest, not to meddle with the dear Names of God, in and by which the most High Holiness is invoked, moved, and powerfully desired, lest they kindle the Anger of God in thy Soul. For we must not abuse the Holy Names of God. This little Book is only for those that would fain repent, and are in a Desire to begin. Such will find what Manner of Words therein, and whence they are born. Be you herewith commended to the Eternal Goodness and Mercy of God.
“To this man life is already as earnest and awful, and beautiful and terrible, as death.”
1840s, Past and Present (1843)
Ann Coulter On A List: Dallas: ‘Liberal Yuppies’ Would Abort Gay Babies (December 8th, 2011) http://www.mediaite.com/tv/ann-coulter-on-a-list-dallas-liberal-yuppies-would-abort-gay-babies/.
2011
“I've now realized for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest.”
Jack, Act III
Source: The Importance of Being Earnest (1895)
“It's better to have a gay life of it than to commit suicide.”
