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
And there isn't any way that one can get rid of the guilt of having a nice body by saying that one can serve society with it, because that would end up with oneself as what? There simply doesn't seem to be any moral place for flesh. Margaret Drabble bodyendflesh 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
I confess that I listen to my own music for my own pleasure. Herb Alpert confesslistenmusic 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
