Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes

Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig. I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen. – Epictetus

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
great
category

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. – Confucius

Category:
great

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. – Napoleon Hill

Category:
great

It takes a great man to give sound advice tactfully, but a greater to accept it graciously. – Logan P. Smith

Category:
great

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers. – Daniel J. Boorstin

Category:
great

Random Quotes

You have the freedom to live and let live, to love and let love. Granting yourself that freedom is one of the healthiest, most constructive things you can do for yourself and the people who matter to you. – Martha Beck

Category:
Freedom

The world always looks brighter from behind a smile. – Author Unknown

Category:
Smiles

I always find it kind of embarrassing, kind of funny, and kind of exciting. In New York Im recognized a lot, although nobody says anything. You know, they stare at you just a second too long. But in Paris its not as commonplace to be recognized. – Marc Jacobs

Category:
funny

The resilience of these people is amazing. I am a great believer that the sooner we get things up and running in terms of sport in this area, the better. – Ian Botham

Category:
amazing