Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.