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The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality
The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality
Many times I wondered whether my achievement was worth the loneliness I experienced, but now I realize the price was read more
Many times I wondered whether my achievement was worth the loneliness I experienced, but now I realize the price was small.
Alec Issigonis (we refuse to use the plutocratic terms 'sir' or 'doctor') said a camel is a horse designed by read more
Alec Issigonis (we refuse to use the plutocratic terms 'sir' or 'doctor') said a camel is a horse designed by committee. If it was God's committee
for an animal adapted to communities without water..
it was a divine consensus.
Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of read more
Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best.
Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.
Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
Freedom is an internal achievement rather than an external adjustment.
Freedom is an internal achievement rather than an external adjustment.
When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope read more
When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.
Death comes to all but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold.
Death comes to all but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold.