It's so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to.

It's so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to.

I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a read more

I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.

That is why you fail. (in response to Luke saying, "I don't
believe it.").

That is why you fail. (in response to Luke saying, "I don't
believe it.").

If you're afraid to die, you will not be able to live.

If you're afraid to die, you will not be able to live.

Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it, is
as one who plows but does not sow.

Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it, is
as one who plows but does not sow.

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to
always reach my destination.

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to
always reach my destination.

Democracy without morality is impossible.

Democracy without morality is impossible.

Intimate or drastic elements in the work of others are untouchable and should not be commented upon even in their read more

Intimate or drastic elements in the work of others are untouchable and should not be commented upon even in their absence. Private conflicts, quarrels, sentiments, animosities are unavoidable in any human group. It is our duty towards creation to keep these in check in so far as they might deform and wreck the work process.