There is nothing more atrociously cruel than an adored child.
[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.
Hen nights should be banned. You're honour-bound to behave atrociously, then feel terribly ashamed afterwards. (This Charming Man)
I grew up in the theater and danced ballet atrociously.
You cannot insult a man more atrociously than by refusing to believe he is suffering.