"I heard a Fly buzz – when I died – The Stillness in the Room Was like the Stillness in the Air – Between the Heaves of Storm –"

"To live is so astounding it leaves little room for anything else."

"The World – is not a 'Conclusion.' A Species stands beyond – Invisible, as Music – But positive, as Sound –"

"I am glad you are not a poet. I mean, I am glad you are not a poet. It is a terrible thing to be a poet."

"Publication – is the Auction Of the Mind of Man – Poverty – be justifying For so foul a thing"