You shall judge a man by his foes as well as by his friends. Joseph Conrad friendjudgeman 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
Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality. Joseph Conrad greatrealityword Change image and share on social
They talk of a man betraying his country, his friends, his sweetheart. There must be a moral bond first. All a man can betray is his conscience. Joseph Conrad betraybondconscience Change image and share on social
To have his path made clear for him is the aspiration of every human being in our beclouded and tempestuous existence. Joseph Conrad aspirationbecloudclear Change image and share on social
It is to be remarked that a good many people are born curiously unfitted for the fate waiting them on this earth. Joseph Conrad bearcuriouslyearth Change image and share on social
Some great men owe most of their greatness to the ability of detecting in those they destine for their tools the exact quality of strength that matters for their work. Joseph Conrad abilitydestinedetect Change image and share on social
Only in men's imagination does every truth find an effective and undeniable existence. Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master of art as of life. Joseph Conrad arteffectiveexistence Change image and share on social
It is not the clear-sighted who rule the world. Great achievements are accomplished in a blessed, warm fog. Joseph Conrad accomplishachievementbless 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
