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.
It is the mark of an inexperienced man not to believe in luck.
It is the mark of an inexperienced man not to believe in luck.
The sea--this truth must be confessed-- has no generosity. No display of manly qualities-- courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness--has ever been read more
The sea--this truth must be confessed-- has no generosity. No display of manly qualities-- courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness--has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power.
An artist is a man of action, whether he creates a personality, invents an expedient, or finds the issue of read more
An artist is a man of action, whether he creates a personality, invents an expedient, or finds the issue of a complicated situation.
A man is a worker. If he is not that he is nothing.
A man is a worker. If he is not that he is nothing.
