The rare pleasure of being seen for what one is, compensates for the misery of being it. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes compensate misery pleasure
The human mind can bear plenty of reality but not too much intermittent gloom. Margaret Drabble beargloomhuman Change image and share on social
Family life itself, that safest, most traditional, most approved of female choices, is not a sanctuary: It is, perpetually, a dangerous place. Margaret Drabble approvechoicedangerous Change image and share on social
I think a lot of songwriters would agree that it's often easier to find inspiration in misery. Grant-Lee Phillips agreeeasyfind Change image and share on social
I confess that I listen to my own music for my own pleasure. Herb Alpert confesslistenmusic Change image and share on social
Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did. Nelson Mandela abilityapplyaptitude share on social