People seem to think that life began with the achievement of personal independence. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes achievement begin independence
Persons who are born too soon or born too late seldom achieve the eminence of those who are born at the right time. Katharine Anthony achievebeareminence Change image and share on social
To the biographer all lives bar none are dramatic constructions. Katharine Anthony barbiographerconstruction Change image and share on social
The lovers of romance can go elsewhere for satisfaction but where can the lovers of truth turn if not to history? Katharine Anthony historyloverromance Change image and share on social
Fame is like the dessert that comes with your achievements - it's not an achievement in itself, but sometimes it can overpower the work. Adam Clayton achievementdessertfame Change image and share on social
An independent state does not pay too dear a price for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them; a state which has lost its independence may find at least some compensation in the fact that its protector procures for it peace with its neighbours. Theodor Mommsen acceptavoidcompensation share on social
It is hardly surprising that women concentrate on the way they look instead of what is in their minds since not much has been put in their minds to begin with. Mary Shelley beginconcentratemind Change image and share on social