Maxioms by Joseph Conrad
A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by read more
A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.
The real significance of crime is in its being a breach of faith with the community of mankind.
The real significance of crime is in its being a breach of faith with the community of mankind.
Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love--and to put its trust in read more
Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love--and to put its trust in life.
The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.
The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.
Perhaps life is just that... a dream and a fear.
Perhaps life is just that... a dream and a fear.
