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
There are men here and there to whom the whole of life is like an after-dinner hour with a cigar; easy, pleasant, empty, perhaps enlivened by some fable of strife to be forgotten - before the end is told - even if there happens to be any end to it. Joseph Conrad cigardinnereasy share on social
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. Joseph Conrad confessconsciousnesscourage share on social
He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the right argument, but in the right word. The power of sound has always been greater than the power of sense. Joseph Conrad argumentgreatpersuade Change image and share on social
A word carries far, very far, deals destruction through time as the bullets go flying through space. Joseph Conrad bulletcarrydeal Change image and share on social
The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness. Joseph Conrad beliefcapableevil 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
The last thing a woman will consent to discover in a man whom she loves, or on whom she simply depends, is want of courage. Joseph Conrad consentcouragedepend Change image and share on social
To a teacher of languages there comes a time when the world is but a place of many words and man appears a mere talking animal not much more wonderful than a parrot. Joseph Conrad animalappearlanguage Change image and share on social
Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men. Joseph Conrad consistdealdifficult Change image and share on social
