The sea has never been friendly to man. At most it has been the accomplice of human restlessness. Joseph Conrad accomplicefriendlyhuman Change image and share on social
It is a maudlin and indecent verity that comes out through the strength of wine. Joseph Conrad indecentmaudlinstrength Change image and share on social
I take it that what all men are really after is some form or perhaps only some formula of peace. Joseph Conrad formformulaman Change image and share on social
The conquest of the earth, which mostly means the taking it away from those who have a different complexion or slightly flatter noses than ourselves, is not a pretty thing when you look into it too much. Joseph Conrad complexionconquestearth share on social
I had ambition not only to go farther than any man had ever been before, but as far as it was possible for a man to go. Joseph Conrad ambitionfarman Change image and share on social
Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality. Joseph Conrad greatrealityword Change image and share on social
A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love. Joseph Conrad accordlifelove Change image and share on social
Action is consolatory. It is the enemy of thought and the friend of flattering illusions. Joseph Conrad actionconsolatoryenemy Change image and share on social
Gossip is what no one claims to like, but everybody enjoys. Joseph Conrad claimenjoygossip Change image and share on social
Facing it, always facing it, that's the way to get through. Face it. Joseph Conrad face Change image and share on social
