Quotes by Saltus, Edgar




Edgar Evertson Saltus (b. New York, October 8, 1855-d. New York, July 31, 1921) was an American writer known for his highly refined prose style. His works paralleled those by European decadent authors such as Huysmans and Wilde. Saltus wrote two books of philosophy, The Philosophy of Disenchantment and The Anatomy of Negation..

"It is better to have loved your wife than never to have loved at all."

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"A plain woman is one who, however beautiful, neglects to charm."

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