You cannot insult a man more atrociously than by refusing to believe he is suffering.
There is nothing more atrociously cruel than an adored child.
Hen nights should be banned. You're honour-bound to behave atrociously, then feel terribly ashamed afterwards. (This Charming Man)
[K]now that however ugly the parts appear the whole remains beautiful. A severed hand Is an ugly thing, and man dissevered from the earth and stars and his history. . . for contemplation or in fact. . . Often appears atrociously ugly. Integrity is wholeness, the greatest beauty is Organic wholeness, the wholeness of life and things, the divine beauty of the universe.
I grew up in the theater and danced ballet atrociously.