“When intelligent people pride themselves on not understanding, it is quite natural they should succeed better than fools.”— André Gide, Pretexts (1964), "An Unprejudiced Mind," p. 346Share
“At times it seems to me that I am living my life backwards, and that at the approach of old age my real youth will begin.”— André GideShare
“Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself — and thus make yourself indispensable.”— André GideShare
“I assert once again as a truth to which history as a whole bears witness that men may second their fortune, but cannot oppose it; that they may weave its warp, but cannot break it.”— Niccolò MachiavelliShare
“If I can do no more, let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.”— Louisa May AlcottShare
“The long, dull monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather.”— C.S. LewisShare
“In all things success depends on previous preparation, and without such previous preparation there is sure to be failure.”— ConfuciusShare
“I had not achieved a success; but I provoked an uproar; and the sensation was so agreeable that I resolved to try again.”— George Bernard ShawShare
“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.”— Nelson MandelaShare
