Pests

Ralph Waldo Emerson Essayist, Philosopher, Poet

"The pest of society are the egotist, they are dull and bright, sacred and profane, course and fine. It is a disease that like the flu falls on all constitutions."

Charles Bukowski Poet, Novelist

"The pest, in a sense, is a very superior being to us: he knows where to find us and how--usually in the bath or in sexual intercourse or asleep."

Ralph Waldo Emerson Essayist, Philosopher, Poet

"The pest of society is egotists."

Franklin P. Adams Writer, Journalist

"I hate the pollyanna pest who says that all is for the best."