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Under Western Eyes
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"Under Western Eyes" Quotes

A man becomes entangled in political intrigue and betrayal in Russia.

Quotes

We can never cease to be ourselves.

Joseph Conrad

self-awarenessidentity

The world is a bad dog.

Joseph Conrad

cynicismpessimism

The most difficult thing in the world is to know how to do a thing and to watch someone else do it wrong without comment.

Joseph Conrad

wisdomfrustration

The only way to keep a broken world in repair is to keep one's own hands clean.

Joseph Conrad

integrityresponsibility

I have lived and loved.

Joseph Conrad

lifelove

It is not the clear-sighted who rule the world. Great achievements are accomplished in a blessed, warm mental fog.

Joseph Conrad

successperspective

It's easier to be brave if you don't know everything.

Joseph Conrad

braveryignorance

A man who has never made a woman angry is a failure in life.

Joseph Conrad

relationshipshumor

The only means of strengthening one's intelligence is to make up one's mind about nothing - to let the mind be a thoroughfare for all thoughts.

Joseph Conrad

intelligenceopen-mindedness

The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts a little longer.

Joseph Conrad

passioncommitment