Sarcasm, the last refuge of modest and chaste-souled people when the privacy of their soul is coarsely and intrusively invaded.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Sarcasm as a Refuge
S
Philosophy for Contentment
P
There is nothing more sustaining to long-term contentment than a good philosophy of life.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Murder: A Social Faux Pas
M
Murder is always a mistake – one should never do anything one cannot talk about after dinner.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Solitude’s Silent Thoughts
S
People who live alone always have something on their minds that they would willingly share.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Denial: Mind’s Defense
D
The human mind has a primitive ego defense mechanism that negates all realities that produce too much stress for the brain to handle. It’s called denial.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Aspire to High Association
A
In all societies, it is advisable to associate if possible with the highest.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Talent Lost to Fear
T
A great deal of talent is lost in the world for want of a little courage.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Journalist’s Devilish Tribute
J
Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Beauty’s Comforting Role
B
Beauty can be assuaging when there is no warmth in the heart; and it can be very comforting indeed.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly
Wisdom in Human Connection
W
To know and love one other human being is the root of all wisdom.
Edmund Crispin – The Case of the Gilded Fly