I finally know what distinguishes man from the other beasts: financial worries.

Quote by Jules Renard

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Literature is an occupation in which you have to keep proving your talent to people...

Literature is an occupation in which you have to keep proving your talent to people...

An optimist is a driver who thinks that empty space at the curb won't have...

An optimist is a driver who thinks that empty space at the curb won't have...

Our God and soldier we alike adore - Just at the brink of ruin not...

Our God and soldier we alike adore - Just at the brink of ruin not...

The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an...

The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an...

Socialism must come down from the brain and reach the heart.

Socialism must come down from the brain and reach the heart.

The story I am writing exists, written in absolutely perfect fashion, some place, in the...

The story I am writing exists, written in absolutely perfect fashion, some place, in the...

Never does one feel oneself so utterly helpless as in trying to speak comfort for...

Never does one feel oneself so utterly helpless as in trying to speak comfort for...

Fame is a constant effort.

Fame is a constant effort.

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness: there is also the success of others

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness: there is also the success of others

I am never bored anywhere: being bored is an insult to oneself.

I am never bored anywhere: being bored is an insult to oneself.

Liberty is the right to choose. Freedom is the result of the right choice.

Liberty is the right to choose. Freedom is the result of the right choice.

Be modest! It is the kind of pride least likely to offend.

Be modest! It is the kind of pride least likely to offend.

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

We are so happy to advise others that occasionally we even do it in their...

We are so happy to advise others that occasionally we even do it in their...

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness; there is also the success of others.

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness; there is also the success of others.

Don't tell a woman she's pretty; tell her there's no other woman like her, and...

Don't tell a woman she's pretty; tell her there's no other woman like her, and...

Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also...

Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also...

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds

The value of an idea lies in the using of it.

The value of an idea lies in the using of it.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer...

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer...