Quotes from Charles Robert Maturin

They waste life in what are called good resolutions-partial efforts at reformation, feebly commenced, heartlessly conducted, and hopelessly concluded.

Tis well to be merry and wise, 'Tis well to be honest and true; It is best to be off with the old love, Before you are on with the new.

Beauty hath no lustre save when it gleameth through the crystal web that purity's fine fingers weave for it.